Laboratory Assistant 3

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Newport News, VA, seeks a clinical support professional to perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and related lab tasks in an Occupational Health Clinic. You will collect specimens, log results, and maintain safety standards while handling a high-volume workload.

Responsibilities include centrifugation, DNA probe assays as needed, and cross-training in other clinical functions to support clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience are required.
• Alternative credentials (NNS Apprentice School, NNPS, or equivalent) may substitute for the degree.
• Strong phlebotomy and venipuncture skills with high-volume specimen collection experience.
• Experience with specimen processing, labeling, and chain-of-custody procedures preferred.
• PFT certification or willingness to obtain is preferred.
• Ability to cross-train in additional clinical support functions.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, communication, and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing clinic needs.
• U.S. citizenship required and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Sort, label, and log specimens.
• Perform testing procedures according to strict protocols.
• Conduct centrifugation, blood separations, and culture-material processing.
• Perform venipuncture and skin puncture to collect specimens.
• Process, stain slides, and conduct DNA probe assays as needed.
• Transcribe and record test results.
• Operate sterilizing equipment to decontaminate glassware.
• Provide high-quality laboratory support within the Occupational Health Clinic.
• Prioritize tasks and manage a high-volume workload with accuracy and customer service.
• Cross-train in other clinical functions to support clinic operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen Processing

PFT Certification

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Adaptability

Independence

Education

Associate's Degree

Education Substitute

Job description

• Sort, label, and log specimens


• Perform testing procedures in accordance with strict procedures


• Perform centrifugation, blood separations, and culture-material processing


• Perform venipuncture and skin puncture to collect patient specimens


• Separate and centrifuge specimens, add reagents, stain slides, perform tissue cultures, and conduct DNA probe assays


• Transcribe and record test results


• Operate sterilizing equipment to decontaminate glassware


• Provide high-quality laboratory support within the Occupational Health Clinic


• Prioritize tasks and manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and customer service


• Cross-train in other clinical functions as needed to support clinic operations


• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience


• NNS Apprentice School graduate, Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate, or qualifying high school/GED plus related or non-related experience may substitute for the Associate's Degree


• Strong phlebotomy and venipuncture skills


• Experience collecting a high volume of specimens


• Experience with specimen processing, labeling, and chain-of-custody procedures preferred


• PFT certification or willingness to obtain certification preferred


• Willingness to cross-train in other clinical support functions


• Strong organizational, multitasking, communication, and customer service skills


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Ability to adapt to changing clinic needs


• U.S. citizenship required


• Must comply with safety and quality standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and laboratory testing procedures while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Capable of managing high-volume workloads and providing exceptional customer service in a clinical environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Phlebotomy Skills


• Specimen Processing


• Venipuncture Experience


• PFT Certification


• Organizational Skills

Hard Skills

• Specimen Sorting


• Centrifugation


• Blood Separation


• Tissue Culture Processing


• DNA Probe Assays


• Test Result Transcription


• Sterilizing Equipment Operation


• Chain-of-Custody Procedures


• High-Volume Specimen Collection


• Reagent Addition

Soft Skills

• Multitasking


• Communication Skills


• Customer Service Skills


• Adaptability


• Independence

Certifications & Qualifications

• PFT Certification

Industry Keywords

• Occupational Health Clinic


• Safety Standards


• Quality Standards


• Clinical Support Functions


• Navy Nuclear Power School