Processing Laboratory - Lab Assistant

ImpactLife; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ImpactLife as a Processing Laboratory Lab Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the community. This full-time position involves preparing blood donor samples, performing quality control, and supporting laboratory operations. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Enjoy industry-leading pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to impact lives directly.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Free Life Insurance

401K with employer match

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Health Club Reimbursements

Qualifications

• Medical field experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blood donor samples for testing and perform quality control.
• Support Bench Techs and prepare components for shipping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or Medical Assistant Degree

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? Join the ImpactLife team to help us Change the World.

We are looking for committed individuals who demonstrate good character, use clear communication, and can collaborate alongside professionals who believe in integrity and teamwork.

Our Processing Laboratory Lab Assistants prepare blood donor samples for testing, perform quality control, support Bench Techs, prepare components, release and label products, and prepare products for shipping.

This is a FT/30+ position working Noon-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with rotating holidays. The role may require varied hours including days, evenings, and weekends.

New team members are expected to train Monday through Friday for several weeks.

What does it take to change the world?

• Attention to detail with high accuracy
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• High School diploma or equivalent required; medical field experience preferred
• Associate’s Degree or Medical Assistant Degree preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required

What does this change mean for you?

• Industry-leading pay rates, including shift premiums and weekend pay
• Paid training and On Demand Pay
• Opportunity to make a community impact
• Comprehensive benefits (eligibility dependent):
• Generous paid time off starting on your first day
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental insurances (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity)
• Doctor on Demand
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tobacco Cessation Reimbursement
• Health Club Reimbursements
• Employee Savings Discounts

If you're ready to join a mission-driven organization, apply now and help us make a meaningful difference.

Be part of something bigger. Some jobs change your life. Others change the world. At ImpactLife, we do both.

ImpactLife has been providing lifesaving blood products to over 120 hospitals and emergency services across a four-state region for 50 years. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with hubs across Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin, we are a growing community nonprofit with over 800 team members committed to saving lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities