Lab Assistant I-Bloomington

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthy Results Wellness Program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a dedicated specimen processing team member in Bloomington to prepare and process lab specimens for testing. The role includes data entry, sample tracking, and shipping, with responsibilities including answering calls from providers and internal teams.

The position requires detail orientation and reliability in a busy lab setting; no prior experience is required, though phlebotomy training is preferred and may lead to growth opportunities within the lab and

Qualifications

• HS grad or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred; coursework in biology/chemistry helpful.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare lab specimens for testing.
• Perform data entry, sample tracking, and shipping.
• Answer calls from providers and internal teams.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Multitasking

Adapt quickly

Interpersonal skills

Telephone skills

Teamwork

Data entry

Repetitive tasks

Education

HS Grad or GED Equivalent

Phlebotomy training

Job description

• Full-time Day Shift
• Four 10-hour shifts. 645-1715, M, T, W, Th, Saturday rotation and on call rotations required. Schedule is not flexible.
• Location: 2651 E. Discovery Parkway, Bloomington, IN, 47408
• The specimen processing department in a medical lab serves as the crucial central hub for receiving, triaging, and preparing biological samples for testing. It sets the foundation for accurate diagnostics by ensuring sample integrity, proper data entry, and timely routing to technical departments. Our lab is expanding and obtaining new instruments/automation lines. Now is an excellent time to join the specimen processing team if you want to help build the foundation of the new lab.

Role Overview

• Process and prepare lab specimens for testing
• Perform data entry, sample tracking, and shipping
• Answer calls from providers and internal teams
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

What We’re Looking For

• Detail-oriented and reliable
• Able to multitask and adapt quickly
• Comfortable with a busy, changing workflow
• No experience required

Why Join

• Growing lab with new technology and automation
• Strong, team-focused environment
• Opportunity to learn phlebotomy and grow your career

Join Indiana's leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team environment, and a focus on improving community health.

• Benefits Designed for You
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi‑weekly financial incentives

Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

• Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
• May require a valid Indiana Operators license and a good driving history for the last three years.
• May require an understanding of the traffic laws in the State of Indiana.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires telephone skills.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.