3rd Shift Lab Assistant

Specimen Processor

Join a dynamic team where you will contribute to the efficient processing and management of laboratory specimens. This role offers the opportunity to enhance your skills in a high-capacity, regulated lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining supplies, helping with inventory, and placing orders.
• Manage client test results according to established procedures.
• Utilize the electronic health record (EHR), laboratory information system (LIS), client software (web portal), and the email system to efficiently complete daily tasks.
• Monitor test pending logs using the laboratory information system (LIS) and communicate with technical staff to ensure testing is not delayed.
• Perform all specimen processing functions to receive and process specimens according to laboratory protocol.
• Conduct urine collections for urine drug screens and complete proper paperwork.
• Operate laboratory equipment for which applicable training and supervisor approval have been received.

Essential Skills

• Experience with centrifuges and specimen processing.
• Proficiency in accessioning and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR Certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 6+ months of lab experience.

Work Environment

Work in the central lab within a level 1 trauma center. The position requires working night shifts from 2300 to 0730, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required. This environment offers a chance to develop expertise in laboratory operations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.