Senior Microbiology Lab Technician (Evening Shift)

Health Network Laboratories, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Network Laboratories, LLC in Allentown, PA seeks a Senior Technical Assistant - Microbiology to support microbiology workflows during evenings. Duties include preparing specimens, performing moderate testing under supervision, and ensuring accurate data entry into the LIS system.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to SOPs, instrument troubleshooting, and quality control, with occasional weekend/holiday coverage based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience.
• AS degree preferred or equivalent education/experience in a lab setting.
• Graduate of health/medical assistant training program.

Responsibilities

• Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing under supervision of a technologist.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions and records troubleshooting.
• Performs testing designated by the department and records results per SOPs.
• Maintains reagents/controls and updates SOPs as required.

Skills

Data entry

Specimen handling

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

AS degree preferred

Graduate of health/medical assistant program

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Health Network Laboratories, LLC in Allentown, PA seeks a Senior Technical Assistant - Microbiology to support microbiology workflows during evenings. Duties include preparing specimens, performing moderate testing under supervision, and ensuring accurate data entry into the LIS system.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to SOPs, instrument troubleshooting, and quality control, with occasional weekend/holiday coverage based on operational needs.