Senior Laboratory Technician – Specimen & Phlebotomy

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Senior Laboratory Assistant to support daily laboratory operations, including specimen processing, inventory management, and instrument maintenance. The role involves accessioning, communication with providers, and ensuring sample quality for analysis.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with biology/chemistry credits, laboratory experience, and proficiency with Excel/Word. Bachelor's degree preferred and strong communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Degree with 12 college credits in biology or chemistry.
• Laboratory experience including handling open containers of blood and body fluid.
• Knowledge of computer applications especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of laboratory/intake/accessioning experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Screening and accessioning specimens in the LIS as described in the Lab Assistant Job Description.
• Maintain adequate supply of general laboratory items and department reagents/materials; notify supervisor when restock is needed.
• Ensure proper receipt and storage of laboratory materials; receive goods per policy.
• Understand specimen requirements; communicate with providers and document cancellations/rejections.
• Assure specimen quality prior to processing and verify test readiness.
• Call providers to confirm/clarify requests and modify orders as needed.
• Front-end processing of samples: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, transport, loading onto test platforms.
• Back-end processing including storage, tracking and disposal per policy.
• Dispose of all department regulated medical/biological/chemical waste.
• Clean work surfaces/equipment per protocols; log temperature/humidity for equipment and areas.
• Answer phones and assist callers with test availability, requirements, and turnaround times.
• Access automated test platforms to monitor sample status.
• Assist in blood product handling (irradiation, thawing).
• Inventory management of blood products (receiving, stocking, expiration).
• Perform phlebotomy services for inpatients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High School Diploma with biology/chemistry credits

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Senior Laboratory Assistant to support daily laboratory operations, including specimen processing, inventory management, and instrument maintenance. The role involves accessioning, communication with providers, and ensuring sample quality for analysis.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with biology/chemistry credits, laboratory experience, and proficiency with Excel/Word. Bachelor's degree preferred and strong communication skills are valued.