Senior Laboratory Assistant - Evening Shift, Blood Bank Support

HNL Lab Medicine; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the evening shift (Mon–Fri with weekends/holidays variances) at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. You will perform an array of tasks across departments, including order entry, specimen processing, transport, inventory, and waived testing under supervision.

The role requires organization, accuracy, and the ability to work with complex procedures. Training and mentorship of staff are part of the responsibilities, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1-2 years in a lab setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology/human anatomy and data processing is desirable.
• Excellent reading and English communication skills; ability to write simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and organizing the work of other Laboratory Assistants.
• Performs the most complex laboratory assistant assignments and provides mentoring to staff.
• Assists in training/mentoring of new staff and maintains regulatory documentation.
• Supports Blood Bank processes including handling of blood components and related billing/charges.

Skills

Order entry

Specimen collection

Specimen processing

Equipment/reagent prep

Specimen transport

Supply inventory

Waived testing under supervision

Training/mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lab data systems

E-mail

Job description

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the evening shift (Mon–Fri with weekends/holidays variances) at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. You will perform an array of tasks across departments, including order entry, specimen processing, transport, inventory, and waived testing under supervision.

The role requires organization, accuracy, and the ability to work with complex procedures. Training and mentorship of staff are part of the responsibilities, with opportunities to