Entry-Level Clinical Laboratory Assistant

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support routine laboratory operations and assist technical staff in clinical and research settings in South Florida. This entry-level role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, data entry into LIS, and maintaining logs while ensuring specimen integrity and timely communication of results.

Qualifications

• Learning agility to adapt to new procedures and priorities.
• Teamwork to collaborate with technologists and nurses.
• Technical proficiency with office software and lab applications.
• Clear written and verbal communication with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify, handle, and accession patient samples requiring laboratory testing.
• Transport specimens and communicate test results timely and accurately.
• Maintain required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.
• Perform specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.
• Maintain adequate inventory level as per protocol.
• Participate in the performance improvement processes for the department.
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support routine laboratory operations and assist technical staff in clinical and research settings in South Florida. This entry-level role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, data entry into LIS, and maintaining logs while ensuring specimen integrity and timely communication of results.