Laboratory Assistant II - Microbiology

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II - Microbiology for part-time evening shifts in the M-Pathology Lab. The role includes specimen collection, pre-analytic processing, and basic testing, with patient and specimen registration duties as needed.

Ideal candidates will have a HS/GED, complete phlebotomy training, and familiarity with laboratory computer systems. Clinical labs offer growth, initial competency milestones, and opportunities to join various

Qualifications

• HS grad or GED equivalent required.
• Initial and six-month competency for identified testing.
• Annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Phlebotomy training program with related science coursework preferred.
• Waived or moderate complexity experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers required.
• Telephone skills required.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods.
• May serve on committees or projects supporting department functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection and pre-analytic processing.
• Handle blood component preparation and waived/moderate complexity testing.
• Assist with patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical tasks

Computer literacy

Phone etiquette

Patient communication

Education

HS/GED

Phlebotomy training program

Biology/chemistry coursework

Job description

Laboratory Assistant II - Microbiology

Indiana University Health

Posted: 29-Jul-26

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Internal Number: 422513

Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

SHIFT: Part Time, Evenings

Location: IUHMG M-Pathology Lab

The Lab Assistant II at LAB provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and identified moderate complexity testing as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

• Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
• Requires successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
• Requires successfully completion an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
• Experience in waived or moderate complexity is preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires telephone skills.
• Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

About Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana's largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.