Laboratory Technician

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pride Health in New York City is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Technician for a 24-week contract role. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience in clinical laboratory operations and specimen processing. Key responsibilities include processing patient samples for analysis, performing waived laboratory tests, and ensuring proper specimen handling. The position offers a pay range of $20.00-$26.00 per hour, with a Monday-Friday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm. Comprehensive benefits are available, including healthcare coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Laboratory Technician or related role.
• Ability to perform waived laboratory tests and prepare specimens for external laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Process patient samples for analysis including reviewing test requests.
• Communicate with physicians and nursing staff to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare, label, sort, and transport specimens.

Skills

Clinical laboratory operations

Specimen processing

Accessioning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree or Certified Vocational Training

Job description

Pride Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Laboratory Technician to join a clinical laboratory team in New York City, NY, 10065. This is a 24 week contract position. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented healthcare professional with experience in clinical laboratory operations and specimen processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Process patient samples for analysis, including reviewing test requests, accessioning, centrifugation, aliquotting, and placing samples on analyzers
• Perform waived laboratory tests and prepare specimens for referral to external laboratories
• Accession specimens in the laboratory information system following standard operating procedures
• Prioritize STAT/RUSH samples for immediate processing
• Communicate with physicians and nursing staff to resolve discrepancies or obtain additional information
• Prepare, label, sort, and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory sections

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or related role
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Certified Vocational Training with 1 year of experience

Additional Information

• Contract Length - 24 weeks with possible extension
• Shift - Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm
• Pay Range - $20.00-$26.00 Per hour
• Location - New York City, NY, 10065

Interested? Apply now!

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & discount insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.