Laboratory Support Technician

Wmchealth; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wmchealth in New York seeks a Lab Assistant to perform non-professional routine laboratory tests and assist with more complex procedures. The role may involve leadership during shifts and requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens, labeling, data entry into accession logs, basic staining, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with related lab experience or credits.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 credits with biology, chemistry, nursing or related lab science.
• One year of laboratory experience in an approved hospital/medical/public health lab.
• Completion of 30 credits in medical technology.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, opens and sorts specimens for diagnostic examinations.
• Dates and time stamps all request slips and assigns laboratory numbers.
• Enters specimens and relevant data into accession book with lab numbers.
• Performs basic lab tasks such as staining slides and preparation of specimens.
• Files and retrieves laboratory reports; maintains cleanliness of work areas.
• Maintains equipment and may supervise staff during shifts as needed.
• Communicates findings to physicians or authorized personnel when requested.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Wmchealth in New York seeks a Lab Assistant to perform non-professional routine laboratory tests and assist with more complex procedures. The role may involve leadership during shifts and requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens, labeling, data entry into accession logs, basic staining, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with related lab experience or credits.