Laboratory Assistant: Precise Specimen Prep & Lab Support

BioReference Health, LLC.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BioReference Health, LLC. is seeking Laboratory Assistants to perform routine and specialized moderate complexity testing under the supervision of Clinical Laboratory Technologists/Scientists.

The role involves specimen preparation, maintenance, and adherence to OSHA/HIPA regulations in a fast-paced lab environment. Responsibilities include managing worksheets, reports, and specimen handling while ensuring timely, accurate processing and strict safety practices.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, mandatory teamwork and problem solving.
• Be a team player with collaborative mindset.
• Problem solving abilities in a clinical lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing according to lab criteria.
• Perform daily maintenance and replenish supplies and reagents.
• Assist in disposal of biohazard bags into drums.
• Generate, distribute and monitor worksheets and pending reports.
• Register, map, retrieve and discard specimens/paraffin blocks as needed.
• Prepare department reagents and buffers as needed.
• Pull samples from other locations for pending tests.
• Be familiar with tube types, test requests and medical terminology.
• Report malfunctions of systems and equipment through proper channels.
• Attend department trainings and meetings for process improvement.
• Maintain compliance with lab policies, safety and quality practices.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BioReference Health, LLC. is seeking Laboratory Assistants to perform routine and specialized moderate complexity testing under the supervision of Clinical Laboratory Technologists/Scientists.

The role involves specimen preparation, maintenance, and adherence to OSHA/HIPA regulations in a fast-paced lab environment. Responsibilities include managing worksheets, reports, and specimen handling while ensuring timely, accurate processing and strict safety practices.