Clinical Laboratory Technician

ServiceNow Business Group; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health (medical, prescription drug,]

Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

13 paid holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Telework*+

Alternate Work Week Program*++

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Health is seeking a position in a clinical laboratory under the jurisdiction of New Jersey. The role requires careful execution and interpretation of technical laboratory tasks, with accountability for various aspects of the work as directed by a Pathologist or Laboratory Director.

Education includes completion of an accredited program for CLAs or Medical Technicians, along with state licensure.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a course of study from an accredited school for Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or Medical Technician.
• Must be certified as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or Medical Technician by and registered with a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
• License: Driver's license valid in New Jersey if vehicle operation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, and assumes responsibility for all or any aspect of the technical work in a clinical laboratory under New Jersey jurisdiction.
• Under direction of a Pathologist or Laboratory Director, performs related work as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Assistant

Medical Technician

Job description

Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Posting expires on: 2026-10-23

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Job Description:

Under direction of a Pathologist, a Physician Director of Pathology, or a New Jersey State Licensed Laboratory Director, (license granted by the Board of Medical Examiners), in a Clinical Laboratory under the jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey or any other facility meeting this requirement and governed by Public Law l975, Chapter 166 of July 23, l975, of the State of New Jersey, performs, interprets, and assumes responsibility for the performance of all or any aspect of the technical work; does related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a course of study from an accredited school for Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or Medical Technician. Must be certified as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or Medical Technician by and registered with a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Job Description:

Under direction of a Pathologist, a Physician Director of Pathology, or a New Jersey State Licensed Laboratory Director, (license granted by the Board of Medical Examiners), in a Clinical Laboratory under the jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey or any other facility meeting this requirement and governed by Public Law l975, Chapter 166 of July 23, l975, of the State of New Jersey, performs, interprets, and assumes responsibility for the performance of all or any aspect of the technical work; does related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a course of study from an accredited school for Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or Medical Technician. Must be certified as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or Medical Technician by and registered with a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Job Description:

Under direction of a Pathologist, a Physician Director of Pathology, or a New Jersey State Licensed Laboratory Director, (license granted by the Board of Medical Examiners), in a Clinical Laboratory under the jurisdiction of the State of New Jersey or any other facility meeting this requirement and governed by Public Law l975, Chapter 166 of July 23, l975, of the State of New Jersey, performs, interprets, and assumes responsibility for the performance of all or any aspect of the technical work; does related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a course of study from an accredited school for Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or Medical Technician. Must be certified as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or Medical Technician by and registered with a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
• Telework*+
• Alternate Work Week Program*++

*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.

++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS: The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [e-mail] , or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates: If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care: If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note: Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skill Requirements:

Skill

Skill Level

Required / Desired

Attention to detail Default Desired

Job ID JOB0002971

Number of positions 1

Job Type Classified Non-Competitive

Minimum Education requirement Some College Courses

Division Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital

Program Clinic Services

Location

• Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
• 59 Koch Avenue Greystone Park Psych Hosp, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 7950