Entry Level Laboratory Assistant Jobs
New grad laboratory assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Energy, and Education, with employers like Inova Health, Indiana University Health, and OhioHealth hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary: Performs all specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual at in-house or off-site locations. In addition, obtains other specimens when indicated, and instructs patients in the collection of specimens as necessary. May be required to enter pathology specimens into various computerized information systems along with the preparation and staining of cytology specimens. Performs tasks in all laboratory areas under the direction of the appropriate supervisor, clinical laboratory technologists, cytotechnologists or other designated laboratory personnel and has appropriate knowledge and training of those areas so as to be able to function as necessary.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Performs proper specimen collection [blood and non-blood], including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation, and storage of specimens; complies with all standards for laboratory procedures.
2. Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.
3. Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
4. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
5. Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.
6. Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
7. Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
8. Orients and/or trains new staff.
9. Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.
10. Answer telephone calls, performs computer tasks, prints reports and provides test results as applicable.
11. Performs therapeutic phlebotomies.
12. Dispatch and manage specimens and slides for consults, referrals, and other requests. Creates appropriate transport lists for tracking.
13. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified as a phlebotomy technician.
- Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
- Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
Position Specific Expectations:
1. Problem solving capabilities.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26011966
- Daily Work Times: 06:00AM - 14:30PM
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About Us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
Position Summary: Performs all specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual at in-house or off-site locations. In addition, obtains other specimens when indicated, and instructs patients in the collection of specimens as necessary. May be required to enter pathology specimens into various computerized information systems along with the preparation and staining of cytology specimens. Performs tasks in all laboratory areas under the direction of the appropriate supervisor, clinical laboratory technologists, cytotechnologists or other designated laboratory personnel and has appropriate knowledge and training of those areas so as to be able to function as necessary.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Performs proper specimen collection [blood and non-blood], including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation, and storage of specimens; complies with all standards for laboratory procedures.
2. Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.
3. Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
4. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
5. Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.
6. Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
7. Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
8. Orients and/or trains new staff.
9. Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.
10. Answer telephone calls, performs computer tasks, prints reports and provides test results as applicable.
11. Performs therapeutic phlebotomies.
12. Dispatch and manage specimens and slides for consults, referrals, and other requests. Creates appropriate transport lists for tracking.
13. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified as a phlebotomy technician.
- Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
- Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
Position Specific Expectations:
1. Problem solving capabilities.
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26011966
- Daily Work Times: 06:00AM - 14:30PM
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About Us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
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Entry Level Laboratory Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level laboratory assistant job?
Employers at this level look for hands-on coursework, lab rotations, or internship experience rather than years on the job. Highlight specific techniques you have used, such as pipetting, sample preparation, or equipment calibration. A degree in biology, chemistry, or a related science is a common baseline, but candidates who can point to concrete lab work, even from school projects, stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
Which companies hire entry level laboratory assistants?
Companies hiring entry level laboratory assistants right now include Inova Health, Indiana University Health, and OhioHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers research hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract testing labs, and university research centers, all of which routinely bring on junior staff to support their technical teams.
Are there remote entry level laboratory assistant jobs?
Yes, though remote availability is more limited for lab roles than for purely desk-based work. About 0% of entry level laboratory assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements typically covering administrative or data-entry duties while core lab tasks remain on-site. Searching for hybrid roles can widen your options if schedule flexibility matters to you.
Are these new grad laboratory assistant jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior laboratory assistant openings. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats internships, school lab rotations, or a strong science portfolio as equivalent to professional tenure. If a listing does not require previous employment history and accepts a degree as the primary qualification, it fits the new grad category.
Which industries hire the most entry level laboratory assistants?
Entry Level laboratory assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Energy, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on large support teams to handle routine sample processing, quality control checks, and data logging, tasks that are well suited to candidates who are early in their laboratory careers.