Lab Inventory & Operations Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Lab Assistant/Inventory Management at Monmouth Medical Center. You will coordinate and perform tasks in the clinical laboratory, handling specimens, and managing daily inventory to support diagnostic services.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will ensure proper specimen processing, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with the healthcare team. The role requires attention to safety and data privacy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of experience, ideally within a laboratory environment.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize high-volume workloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with inventory control and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Verify, accept, and process tissue and fluid specimens delivered via the pneumatic tube system or direct delivery from the ED, nursing units, PAT, and outside clinics.
• Sort and distribute properly barcoded specimens to their laboratory sections, prioritizing ED, critical care and STAT specimens.
• Prepare and process clinical samples for testing using standardized laboratory methods.
• Coordinate external PKU specimens to the New Jersey State Department of Health.
• Maintain inventory records and logs of costs, pricing, equipment repairs and service.
• Plan and procure supplies to support patient care activities.
• Use inventory management systems to track stock levels and replenish orders.
• Lead supplier negotiations to optimize the laboratory's costs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Inventory management

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management systems

Healthcare databases

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Lab Assistant/Inventory Management at Monmouth Medical Center. You will coordinate and perform tasks in the clinical laboratory, handling specimens, and managing daily inventory to support diagnostic services.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will ensure proper specimen processing, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with the healthcare team. The role requires attention to safety and data privacy in a fast-paced environment.