Clinical Lab Assistant - Specimen & Lab Operations (Onsite)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT to support specimen handling, preparation and storage for testing. You will assist with outpatient registration and ensure accurate sample management in a fast-paced hospital laboratory.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, with CTBS certification preferred depending on location. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task in a clinical environment.
• Knowledge of basic healthcare operations and specimen handling.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, catalog and store lab specimens for testing.
• Retrieve specimens and patient files as needed in the lab.
• Enter samples into computer databases and track storage locations.
• Assist with outpatient registration for specimen submission by mail/UPS.
• Support inventory, ordering and receiving supplies for the lab.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Healthcare knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CTBS Certification (preferred)

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT to support specimen handling, preparation and storage for testing. You will assist with outpatient registration and ensure accurate sample management in a fast-paced hospital laboratory.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, with CTBS certification preferred depending on location. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail and adherence to regulatory standards.