Diagnostic Lab Assistant – Evening Shift (Entry Level)

Holyoke-Medical-Center; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Holyoke Medical Center Laboratory is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Assistant to support diagnostic medicine. You will register and receive specimens, enter data, prepare samples, and perform molecular testing for COVID-19, Flu and Strep. A strong focus on accuracy and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities include customer service, answering phones, and transferring specimens to appropriate departments while upholding laboratory regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Healthcare or medical laboratory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology or Health Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory staff, clinical staff and patients in the clinical laboratory.
• Register and receive specimens.
• Enter specimen data into a software system.
• Prepare samples for further laboratory analysis.
• Perform COVID-19 / Flu / Strep molecular testing.
• Transport specimens to other labs and departments.
• Provide customer service and answer phones; maintain data accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Microbiology/Health Science (preferred)

Job description

Holyoke Medical Center Laboratory is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Assistant to support diagnostic medicine. You will register and receive specimens, enter data, prepare samples, and perform molecular testing for COVID-19, Flu and Strep. A strong focus on accuracy and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities include customer service, answering phones, and transferring specimens to appropriate departments while upholding laboratory regulations and quality standards.