Laboratory Assistant

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester in Atlanta is seeking a Laboratory Technician to process specimens and perform exempt screening and monitoring tests in accordance with regulatory standards in our Atlanta lab.

You will collect blood via venipuncture, label and prepare samples, and support technical staff while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to quality protocols. This is a full-time role requiring strong attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of specimen processing practices and adherence to regulatory/standard protocols.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and handle blood specimens safely and correctly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Good teamwork and communication skills for assisting technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform exempt screening and monitoring tests following regulatory requirements and standard procedures.
• Conduct venipuncture to collect blood specimens.
• Obtain, label, and prepare blood specimens for laboratory testing.
• Maintain accurate specimen handling and documentation in line with required processes.
• Assist technical staff with non-clinical tasks to support laboratory operations.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Quality/compliance

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Role Summary

Process specimens and perform exempt screening and monitoring tests in compliance with applicable regulations and established standards.

Role Summary

Process specimens and perform exempt screening and monitoring tests in compliance with applicable regulations and established standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform exempt screening and monitoring tests following regulatory requirements and standard procedures.
• Conduct venipuncture to collect blood specimens.
• Obtain, label, and prepare blood specimens for laboratory testing.
• Maintain accurate specimen handling and documentation in line with required processes.
• Assist technical staff with non-clinical tasks to support laboratory operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of specimen processing practices and adherence to regulatory/standard protocols.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and handle blood specimens safely and correctly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Good teamwork and communication skills for assisting technical personnel.