Clinical Lab Assistant — Specimen Processing & Support

SEM Southeastern Regional Medical Center; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is hiring a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory team in processing specimens for in-house and reference testing. The role requires strong teamwork, attention to regulatory details, and the ability to maintain GLP.

You will assist with centrifugation, analyzer loading, and kit test preparation, while coordinating with nursing staff and physicians. Responsibilities include handling inquiries via Teams, email, and Epic Secure Chat, managing inventory, and performing waived

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens for in-house and reference lab testing.
• Perform centrifugation, analyzer loading, and kit test preparation.
• Inventory management and general lab processes.
• Answer phones and respond to inquiries via Teams, email and Epic Secure Chat.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Teamwork and communication

Regulatory knowledge

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

ASCP certification (preferred)

Job description

City of Hope is hiring a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory team in processing specimens for in-house and reference testing. The role requires strong teamwork, attention to regulatory details, and the ability to maintain GLP.

You will assist with centrifugation, analyzer loading, and kit test preparation, while coordinating with nursing staff and physicians. Responsibilities include handling inquiries via Teams, email, and Epic Secure Chat, managing inventory, and performing waived