Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support the processing of blood products and daily laboratory operations. You will help ensure safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in blood component preparation and testing coordination.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and effective communication with teams across departments. It offers a full benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in a clinical/research setting.
• Associate’s degree with similar laboratory exposure is acceptable.
• High School diploma or GED plus two years of full-time clinical/research experience with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Process blood products (Fresh Frozen Plasma, Red Blood Cells, Platelets) following standards.
• Maintain regulatory and quality compliance in blood product preparation.
• Coordinate and facilitate laboratory testing by ordering tests and communicating with internal departments.
• Manage documentation via data entry, transcription, printing, faxing, and electronic communication.
• Monitor laboratory results and handle requests via phone, email, and other channels.
• Support quality control procedures and routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate supply ordering.
• Assist training for staff and students.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree program

Associate’s degree program

High School Diploma or equivalency plus experience

Job description

## Clinical Laboratory Assistant IApply: Cell & Virus Bldg. (C&V): Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-21397## **Title:**Clinical Laboratory Assistant I**Job Type:**Regular## **Company:**Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center## **Department:**Transfusion Services## **Time Type:**Full time## **Weekly Hours:**40## FTE:1## **Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)## **Summary:**About the Role: Do you enjoy working in a laboratory environment where accuracy, quality, and patient care come together? Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to support critical blood product preparation and laboratory operations. In this role, you'll help ensure that blood components are processed safely, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory standards while supporting laboratory testing, quality initiatives, and day-to-day operations. This position offers the opportunity to play an important role behind the scenes, helping provide the high-quality laboratory services that support patient care and research efforts across the organization. The starting annual salary for this position is $44,560 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package. What You'll Do: As a member of our laboratory team, you will: Process blood products collected at Roswell Park, including Fresh Frozen Plasma, Red Blood Cells, and Platelets. Follow established regulatory and quality standards to ensure blood products are prepared accurately and safely. Coordinate and facilitate laboratory testing by ordering appropriate tests and communicating with internal departments. Manage laboratory-related documentation through data entry, transcription, printing, faxing, and electronic communication. Monitor and communicate laboratory results and requests through phone, email, and other communication channels. Assist with quality control procedures and quality assurance activities that support laboratory excellence. Support routine equipment maintenance and ensure laboratory resources are functioning properly. Maintain laboratory inventory levels and coordinate supply ordering. Assist with training and educational activities for employees and students. Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. What You'll Bring: We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy. Successful candidates will have: Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures. Excellent organizational and time management skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A collaborative approach to working with colleagues across departments. A commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Basic computer and documentation management skills. You'll be especially successful in this role if you enjoy: Working with processes that require accuracy and precision. Supporting teams through strong organization and coordination. Learning new laboratory techniques and procedures. Contributing to work that directly impacts patient care and outcomes. Why You'll Love Working Here: At Roswell Park, every team member plays an important role in our mission to eliminate cancer's grip on humanity. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy: Meaningful work that supports world-class patient care and groundbreaking research. Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your laboratory knowledge and skills. A collaborative environment where teamwork and respect are valued. Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities. The chance to work alongside dedicated healthcare, research, and laboratory professionals. A mission-driven culture where your contributions make a real difference every day. Join Roswell Park and become part of a team committed to quality, innovation, and improving lives through exceptional patient care and research.## **Qualifications:**Required Education and Experience 1. Matriculation in a Bachelor’s degree program; or 2. Matriculation in an Associate’s degree program; or 3. High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in a clinical or research setting requiring the use of medical/laboratory terminology. NOTE: Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.