Clinical Lab Assistant: Precision Processing & Team Support

Myadlm; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant to support timely workflow across laboratory departments. Responsibilities include specimen processing, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and ensuring documentation and safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma and 2 years of clinical lab experience, with proficiency in laboratory information systems and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient registration and test ordering, verifies patient information, ensures timely specimen handling and resolves processing issues.
• Evaluates and prepares specimens for testing with proper labeling, distribution, storage, and processing.
• Assists with loading of samples and performs equipment maintenance as required.
• Operates laboratory equipment according to procedures and documents temperatures.
• Monitors and manages supply inventory and stores items in clean, organized areas.
• Demonstrates proficiency in HIS and LIS software applications for job-related tasks.
• Assists with training of new team members and completes mandatory continuing education.
• Follows PPE protocols and maintains a clean, safe workspace.
• Follows all approved standard operating policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient registration

Specimen handling

Medical terminology

Laboratory information systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HIS

LIS

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant to support timely workflow across laboratory departments. Responsibilities include specimen processing, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and ensuring documentation and safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma and 2 years of clinical lab experience, with proficiency in laboratory information systems and strong communication skills.