Laboratory Assistant

Health Here; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in Peoria, IL seeks a laboratory support role to manage the full workflow of testing orders and specimens, ensuring accurate entry, preparation, and tracking through processing.

You will maintain specimen integrity, follow procedures, and coordinate the transport of materials to ensure uninterrupted service for clients and patients in a clinical reference lab setting.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in order and specimen management.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain compliance.
• Strong organizational and tracking skills.
• Ability to handle laboratory materials safely and responsibly.
• Reliable communication and focus on patient/client service.

Responsibilities

• Register patient orders and manage testing order entry and release.
• Prepare, label, and track specimens to support accurate testing.
• Maintain specimen integrity and follow defined handling/protocol procedures.
• Transport laboratory materials along assigned routes to support service continuity.
• Contribute to timely, accurate laboratory support for clients and patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP compliance

Organizational skills

Secure handling of lab materials

Communication and patient service

Job description

Role Summary

Supports reference laboratory operations by managing the full workflow of testing orders and specimens. Registers patient orders, enters and releases testing orders, prepares specimens, and tracks them through processing. Ensures specimen integrity and proper handling while maintaining compliance with established laboratory protocols.

Role Summary

Supports reference laboratory operations by managing the full workflow of testing orders and specimens. Registers patient orders, enters and releases testing orders, prepares specimens, and tracks them through processing. Ensures specimen integrity and proper handling while maintaining compliance with established laboratory protocols.

Key Duties

• Register patient orders and manage testing order entry and release
• Prepare, label, and track specimens to support accurate testing
• Maintain specimen integrity and follow defined handling/protocol procedures
• Transport laboratory materials along assigned routes to support service continuity
• Contribute to timely, accurate laboratory support for clients and patients

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in order and specimen management
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain compliance
• Strong organizational and tracking skills
• Ability to handle laboratory materials safely and responsibly
• Reliable communication and focus on patient/client service