Senior Lab Assistant: Lead & Training for Complex Duties

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for an evening shift at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. The role includes coordinating tasks, maintaining quality, and assisting in training, with responsibilities spanning specimen handling, data entry, and compliance with procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of lab experience, plus the ability to read and communicate in English and learn laboratory terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Willingness to complete medical terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work by scheduling assignments for Laboratory Assistants and organizing work for the team.
• Maintain quality and quantity in a specific area by ensuring adherence to methods and procedures.
• Assist in training and mentoring of new staff and participate in continuing education.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Email / data entry systems

Job description

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for an evening shift at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. The role includes coordinating tasks, maintaining quality, and assisting in training, with responsibilities spanning specimen handling, data entry, and compliance with procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of lab experience, plus the ability to read and communicate in English and learn laboratory terminology.