Travel Laboratory Assistant – 13-Week Acute Care Shift

Aya Healthcare, Inc.; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Paid sick time

Continuing education units

Job summary

Aya Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Longview, WA for a 13-week assignment. You will handle specimen collection and processing, label specimens, and operate common lab equipment. Epic charting is used for record keeping, and the role starts 10/26/2026.

The position requires about 1 year of experience, days shifts, and a focus on timely, accurate sample handling and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Certification and skills are listed in requirements.

Skills

Proper labeling

Blood culture bottles

Blood specimen storage

Centrifuge

Chilled specimen

Blood draws order

Data entry

Deliver specimens

Gray top tubes

Green top tubes

Hazardous materials handling

Specimen collection training

Laboratory requisitions

Light blue top tubes

Microbiological specimens

Occult blood testing

Ova parasite handling

Post venipuncture care

Stat/timed sample handling

Quality controls

EDTA tubes

Vacutainer tubes

Proper disposal

Protection from light

Warmed specimen handling

Job description

Aya Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Longview, WA for a 13-week assignment. You will handle specimen collection and processing, label specimens, and operate common lab equipment. Epic charting is used for record keeping, and the role starts 10/26/2026.

The position requires about 1 year of experience, days shifts, and a focus on timely, accurate sample handling and patient care.