Laboratory Assistant: Specimen Handling & LIS Entry

Define Ventures; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & comprehensive健康/医

Job summary

Hims & Hers, a leading health and wellness platform, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the clinical laboratory team. You will receive, sort, and accession specimens, enter data into LIS, and prepare samples for testing.

Schedule includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10AM–6PM. The role requires attention to detail, LIS proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or lab assistant training preferred.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures, medical terminology, and specimen handling.
• Proficiency in data entry and comfort with LIS.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log incoming specimen shipments from multiple carriers per SOPs.
• Verify specimen integrity, labeling, and accompanying test orders for completeness.
• Accession specimens into LIS, linking to patient and test orders.
• Sort and organize specimens by department or test type with proper prioritization.
• Prepare specimens for testing, including aliquoting, centrifuging, labeling, and distributing.
• Communicate with lab staff and UX team about discrepancies or urgent specimens.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all received and processed samples.
• Follow biohazard safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with routine lab support tasks such as inventory and specimen storage.
• Perform other duties as requested by laboratory management.

Skills

Data entry

Laboratory information systems

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Lift 30 lbs

Stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or lab assistant training program

Job description

Hims & Hers, a leading health and wellness platform, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the clinical laboratory team. You will receive, sort, and accession specimens, enter data into LIS, and prepare samples for testing.

Schedule includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10AM–6PM. The role requires attention to detail, LIS proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.