Lab Assistant II - Lead, Train & Improve Lab Quality

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth in Lewiston, Idaho is seeking a Lab Assistant II to perform advanced technical and clerical duties across laboratory functions, including specimen collection, processing, data entry, and QA activities.

This role supports training, quality improvement, and serves as a liaison for clinical coordination; candidates will demonstrate autonomy, leadership potential, and careful handling of specimens in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in laboratory science is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry or related science is preferred.
• 1+ years experience in a clinical laboratory setting is required.
• Phlebotomy certification upon hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, receives, identifies, labels, processes, and transports specimens.
• Performs clerical duties including phones, data entry, and documentation.
• Assists with waived laboratory testing and QA activities.
• Supports training and onboarding of new Lab Assistants.
• Maintains and troubleshoots lab equipment and phlebotomy stations.
• Collaborates with providers to ensure timely communication of results.

Skills

EMR/LIS proficiency

Communication

Leadership potential

Phlebotomy safety

Physical stamina

Education

Associate’s Degree in laboratory science

Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry or related science

Job description

ScionHealth in Lewiston, Idaho is seeking a Lab Assistant II to perform advanced technical and clerical duties across laboratory functions, including specimen collection, processing, data entry, and QA activities.

This role supports training, quality improvement, and serves as a liaison for clinical coordination; candidates will demonstrate autonomy, leadership potential, and careful handling of specimens in a fast-paced lab environment.