Medical Lab Assistant — Hands-On Lab Work & Growth

North Memorial Medical Center; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Adoption Reimbursement

Child Care Discount Program

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

24/7 Fitness Center Access

Job summary

North Memorial Health in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to perform data entry, specimen collection, processing, and basic laboratory procedures, supporting patient care and lab operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced hospital setting, with opportunities for growth within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Laboratory Assistants or Medical Assistants.
• Minimum of one-year current laboratory experience in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Course in medical terminology with at least two semesters of biology/chemistry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry, basic computer operations, specimen collection, processing, and basic laboratory procedures.
• Provides quality service support to the department and team aligned with the hospital's goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited MLAB/Medical Assistant program

Medical terminology course + 2 semesters biology/chemistry

Job description

North Memorial Health in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to perform data entry, specimen collection, processing, and basic laboratory procedures, supporting patient care and lab operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced hospital setting, with opportunities for growth within a respected health system.