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Laboratory assistant jobs are open across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, research institutions, and environmental testing, from entry-level positions to senior lab assistant and lead roles, with specializations in clinical, analytical, and life sciences. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Laboratory Assistant I
Job Description
Overview
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.
SHIFT: Full-Time- Day Shift
LOCATION: Arnett Hospital
The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.
Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and identified moderate complexity testing as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.
- Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
- Requires successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
- Requires successfully completion an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
- Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
- Experience in waived or moderate complexity is preferred.
- Requires working knowledge of computers.
- Requires telephone skills.
- Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
- May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
- Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Qualifications for the Laboratory Assistant I Role
Overview
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.
SHIFT: Full-Time- Day Shift
LOCATION: Arnett Hospital
The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.
Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and identified moderate complexity testing as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.
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qualifications__list
- Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
- Requires successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
- Requires successfully completion an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
- Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
- Experience in waived or moderate complexity is preferred.
- Requires working knowledge of computers.
- Requires telephone skills.
- Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
- May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
- Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
Laboratory Assistant I
Job Description
Overview
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.
SHIFT: Full-Time- Day Shift
LOCATION: Arnett Hospital
The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.
Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and identified moderate complexity testing as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.
- Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
- Requires successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
- Requires successfully completion an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
- Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
- Experience in waived or moderate complexity is preferred.
- Requires working knowledge of computers.
- Requires telephone skills.
- Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
- May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
- Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Qualifications for the Laboratory Assistant I Role
Overview
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.
SHIFT: Full-Time- Day Shift
LOCATION: Arnett Hospital
The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.
Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and identified moderate complexity testing as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.
-
qualifications__list
- Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
- Requires successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
- Requires successfully completion an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
- Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
- Experience in waived or moderate complexity is preferred.
- Requires working knowledge of computers.
- Requires telephone skills.
- Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
- May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
- Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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Who's Hiring
- Kaiser Permanente19
- Emanate Health9
- McLaren Health Care8
- Alverno Clinical Laboratories8
- Providence7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services45
- Education12
- Science & Research4
- Energy1
- Medical Devices1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory assistant jobs.
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related science
- Hands-on experience operating laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, microscopes, and pipettes
- Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols including OSHA standards and proper chemical handling
- Ability to accurately collect, label, and process biological or chemical samples
- Experience maintaining detailed and accurate laboratory records and data logs
- Phlebotomy certification or medical laboratory technician certification preferred for clinical roles
Tips for Your Laboratory Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each lab setting
Clinical lab roles prioritize patient sample handling and HIPAA awareness, while research or industrial labs weight instrument operation and data logging. Match the language in your resume to the specific lab environment in each posting, not a generic template.
List every instrument you have operated
Hiring managers scan for specific equipment names like centrifuges, spectrophotometers, PCR machines, and pipetting systems. If you have hands-on hours with a piece of equipment, name it explicitly in your skills section rather than grouping it under a vague category.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists laboratory assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight lab safety and compliance experience
Roles in regulated environments want proof you understand OSHA standards, SDS sheets, and chain-of-custody protocols. Call out any safety training, incident-free records, or compliance audits you contributed to, because most candidates omit this entirely.
Prepare for practical and scenario questions
Interviewers often ask how you handle a contaminated sample, a calibration failure, or a chain-of-custody discrepancy. Rehearse a specific example for each scenario so your answer is concrete and confident, not theoretical.
Follow up with a detail from the interview
After an interview, send a brief note referencing a specific instrument, protocol, or project the interviewer mentioned. It signals genuine interest in that lab's work and sets you apart from candidates who send identical thank-you messages.
Laboratory Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most laboratory assistants?
The companies hiring the most laboratory assistants right now include Kaiser Permanente, Emanate Health, and McLaren Health Care, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially high at hospital systems, contract research organizations, and environmental testing firms.
How many laboratory assistant jobs are remote?
About 3% of laboratory assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lab work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are data entry, laboratory information management, and quality documentation roles that do not require physical sample handling.
How do you become a laboratory assistant?
Most laboratory assistant positions require at minimum a high school diploma and completion of a relevant science course, though an associate or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a health science gives you a competitive edge. Gaining hands-on experience through a college lab course, internship, or externship builds the practical skills employers expect. Certifications such as a phlebotomy certificate or medical laboratory assistant credential strengthen your application for clinical roles.
Can I get a laboratory assistant job with little or no experience?
Entry-level laboratory assistant roles do exist, particularly in hospital reference labs, environmental testing companies, and academic research departments that train candidates on the job. Emphasize any relevant coursework, lab practicals, or volunteer work where you handled specimens, followed safety protocols, or operated basic equipment. Applying to positions explicitly labeled as entry-level or training-provided is the most direct path when your professional experience is limited.
What does the laboratory assistant interview process look like?
Most laboratory assistant interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your educational background and familiarity with lab equipment. An in-person interview typically follows and includes both behavioral questions about accuracy, safety, and working under pressure, and scenario questions about how you would handle a mislabeled specimen or equipment malfunction. Some employers include a short practical component where you demonstrate basic lab techniques such as pipetting or proper PPE use.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to laboratory assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, whether clinical, research, or industrial, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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