Clinical Lab Assistant II: Specimen Processing & QA Support

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support laboratory operations under direct supervision. The role involves receiving and routing patient specimens, entering data into the Laboratory Information System, and helping prepare samples for testing.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related clinical or hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional biology/chemistry coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and logs patient samples into the Laboratory Information System.
• Processes specimens and preserves them for testing.
• Identifies and resolves specimen integrity issues and documents findings.
• Performs add-on testing as approved.
• Communicates test results and supports customer inquiries.
• Supports instrument troubleshooting with supervision.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support laboratory operations under direct supervision. The role involves receiving and routing patient specimens, entering data into the Laboratory Information System, and helping prepare samples for testing.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related clinical or hospital experience.