Lab Assistant - Precision Lab Work & Patient Impact

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hartford Hospital seeks a dedicated Lab Assistant to support preanalytical processing, accessioning, and specimen preparation within a busy laboratory setting.

Under supervision, you will help ensure accurate testing, maintain compliant, safe lab practices per OSHA and accreditation standards, and adapt to scheduling needs. This is a career opportunity with growth across Connecticut's state-wide health system.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a laboratory, medical or other related setting OR any experience or training that supports minimum training for the duties above.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal, written and listening) skills and good leadership abilities.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards.
• Ability to be flexible as required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Supervisor, the lab assistant is responsible for support functions, preanalytical processing, preparing specimens to send to appropriate reference laboratories and accessioning/ registration functions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Hartford Hospital seeks a dedicated Lab Assistant to support preanalytical processing, accessioning, and specimen preparation within a busy laboratory setting.

Under supervision, you will help ensure accurate testing, maintain compliant, safe lab practices per OSHA and accreditation standards, and adapt to scheduling needs. This is a career opportunity with growth across Connecticut's state-wide health system.