Molecular Lab Assistant – Entry Level

Heritage Lab Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Heritage Lab Services is seeking an entry-level Molecular Assistant to join our on-site laboratory team at Three Rivers Diagnostics. This full-time role offers a Tuesday–Saturday 10:30 am–7:00 pm schedule and a pay range of $20.00–$24.00 per hour depending on experience.

The position includes hands-on processing of patient specimens, basic molecular workflows, and training provided on molecular diagnostics.

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; basic undergraduate lab skills preferred; training in Molecular Diagnostics provided.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory training.
• No minimum clinical laboratory experience required.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process patient specimens, perform authorized tests, following SOPs.
• Understand basic scientific principles related to toxicology testing.
• Handle preanalytical duties: labeling, accessioning, centrifuging, pouring off.
• Run samples on manual, semi-automated, and automated platforms in Molecular and other systems.
• Prepare calibrators and quality controls for testing.
• Perform downtime tasks when LIS or systems are unavailable.
• Follow safety protocols handling human samples.
• Maintain records for instrument maintenance, temp checks, QC failures.
• Handle proficiency testing samples according to regulatory requirements.
• End of shift duties: restock, clean, organize, waste disposal.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science

Job description

Heritage Lab Services is seeking an entry-level Molecular Assistant to join our on-site laboratory team at Three Rivers Diagnostics. This full-time role offers a Tuesday–Saturday 10:30 am–7:00 pm schedule and a pay range of $20.00–$24.00 per hour depending on experience.

The position includes hands-on processing of patient specimens, basic molecular workflows, and training provided on molecular diagnostics.