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- Location: Anderson, IN
- Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital
- Department/Specialty: Outpatient Laboratory
- Schedule: PRN | Day | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Sets up instruments. Maintains, cleans, and sterilizes equipment and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
- Receives, centrifuges, accessions, processes and transports specimens. Verifies all related records. May draw and collect blood samples according to policy.
- Orders add-on tests, works pending lists, and resolves duplicate orders.
- Performs clerical duties which may include answering phones, reviewing EKGs, collecting patient demographic data for patient registration, ordering tests, reviewing Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN), data entry and filing.
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Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
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Preferred Credential(s):
- BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Phlebotomy credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
- Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
- Phlebotomy Tech.
- Tech credentialed from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians. All issuing authorities accepted.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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- Location: Anderson, IN
- Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital
- Department/Specialty: Outpatient Laboratory
- Schedule: PRN | Day | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Sets up instruments. Maintains, cleans, and sterilizes equipment and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
- Receives, centrifuges, accessions, processes and transports specimens. Verifies all related records. May draw and collect blood samples according to policy.
- Orders add-on tests, works pending lists, and resolves duplicate orders.
- Performs clerical duties which may include answering phones, reviewing EKGs, collecting patient demographic data for patient registration, ordering tests, reviewing Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN), data entry and filing.
-
Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
-
Preferred Credential(s):
- BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Phlebotomy credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
- Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
- Phlebotomy Tech.
- Tech credentialed from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians. All issuing authorities accepted.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Who's Hiring
- Providence15
- Kaiser Permanente14
- Aspirus Health10
- McLaren Health Care10
- Penn Medicine8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services25
- Education2
- Science & Research2
- Energy1
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 Providence, Kaiser Permanente, and Aspirus Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at hospital systems, contract research organizations, and environmental testing firms.
How many laboratory assistant jobs are remote?
About 4% of laboratory assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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