Senior Lab Tech - Clinical & Microbiology Support

HNL Lab Medicine; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine in Allentown seeks an adaptable laboratory assistant to support molecular, microbiology, pathology, and toxicology workflows. You will prepare specimens, perform moderate complexity tasks under supervision, and help ensure accuracy in results.

The role covers quick response to STAT requests, calibration of basic instruments, and collaborative training support for new staff within the Microbiology department.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience.
• AS degree preferred or equivalent demonstration of education and experience.
• Graduate of health/medical assistant or similar training program with laboratory technique taught.
• Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for moderate complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enters results into the Laboratory Information System under direct supervision of a technologist.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator's manual and records troubleshooting activities.
• Performs testing designated by the department.
• Accurately completes work and reports results according to SOPs.
• Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests.
• Follows SOPs for specimen handling and communicates abnormal values to customers.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

CLIA compliance

Data entry

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS degree preferred

Tools

LIS / LIMS

Job description

HNL Lab Medicine in Allentown seeks an adaptable laboratory assistant to support molecular, microbiology, pathology, and toxicology workflows. You will prepare specimens, perform moderate complexity tasks under supervision, and help ensure accuracy in results.

The role covers quick response to STAT requests, calibration of basic instruments, and collaborative training support for new staff within the Microbiology department.