Laboratory Assistant Jobs in New York
Laboratory Assistant jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with demand concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, clinical reference laboratories, and pharmaceutical research facilities. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where institutions like NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, and Quest Diagnostics maintain large, ongoing laboratory staffing needs. Roles range from entry-level specimen processing to experienced positions in clinical chemistry, microbiology, and pathology support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and the Director of Laboratory Services, and Laboratory Manager. Assists technical personnel with assigned tasks, instrument maintenance, and inventory. Receives patients, correctly identifies patients, collects specimens from patients, transports specimens, and processes specimens.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Identifying appropriate priority of tasks, establishes and maintains lines of communication and rapport within the department and other hospital personnel
- Demonstrates knowledge on computer software and specimen management
- Ensures priority of requests, arranging workload to provide for optimal patient care
- Manages inventory
- Receives in and distributes reagents and supplies
- Assists in Medical Center sponsored blood drives
- Adheres to confidentiality of patient information with interdepartmental and external request Demonstrates ethical, honest and professionalism with all internal and external consumers
- Ensures accuracy with specimen receiving, issuing blood products, and performs instrument maintenance following standard procedures
- Uses department equipment (telephone, computers, software) appropriately
- Ensures timely turnaround of patient results (turnaround times, unfinished work list(s), distribution of results, communication with consumers)
- Follows up on internal and external departmental request
- Participates in educational opportunities and identifies area of departmental process improvement Correct tests are drawn and collected and orders are checked against computer system for accuracy and discrepancies resolved
- Performs specimen collection as needed
- Adheres to envoi mental standards for patient/visitor/staff safety
- Practices hand washing and sanitation practices
- Reports unsafe conditions and responds appropriately to all codes and drills
- Practices standard precautions with all chemical and specimen handling
- Stocks and re-orders supplies
- Cleans and disinfect work areas, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, plasma thawers, etc.
Education/Experience Requirements
Required: Minimum 2 year degree in Science - such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry
Preferred: Phlebotomy work experience, lab assistant work experience, or other healthcare experience preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Required: None
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 99316
Department CLINICAL LABORATORY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.94
Work Schedule CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $22 - $28 per hour
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and the Director of Laboratory Services, and Laboratory Manager. Assists technical personnel with assigned tasks, instrument maintenance, and inventory. Receives patients, correctly identifies patients, collects specimens from patients, transports specimens, and processes specimens.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Identifying appropriate priority of tasks, establishes and maintains lines of communication and rapport within the department and other hospital personnel
- Demonstrates knowledge on computer software and specimen management
- Ensures priority of requests, arranging workload to provide for optimal patient care
- Manages inventory
- Receives in and distributes reagents and supplies
- Assists in Medical Center sponsored blood drives
- Adheres to confidentiality of patient information with interdepartmental and external request Demonstrates ethical, honest and professionalism with all internal and external consumers
- Ensures accuracy with specimen receiving, issuing blood products, and performs instrument maintenance following standard procedures
- Uses department equipment (telephone, computers, software) appropriately
- Ensures timely turnaround of patient results (turnaround times, unfinished work list(s), distribution of results, communication with consumers)
- Follows up on internal and external departmental request
- Participates in educational opportunities and identifies area of departmental process improvement Correct tests are drawn and collected and orders are checked against computer system for accuracy and discrepancies resolved
- Performs specimen collection as needed
- Adheres to envoi mental standards for patient/visitor/staff safety
- Practices hand washing and sanitation practices
- Reports unsafe conditions and responds appropriately to all codes and drills
- Practices standard precautions with all chemical and specimen handling
- Stocks and re-orders supplies
- Cleans and disinfect work areas, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths, plasma thawers, etc.
Education/Experience Requirements
Required: Minimum 2 year degree in Science - such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry
Preferred: Phlebotomy work experience, lab assistant work experience, or other healthcare experience preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Required: None
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 99316
Department CLINICAL LABORATORY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.94
Work Schedule CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $22 - $28 per hour
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory assistant jobs across New York.
- High school diploma or GED required, with an associate degree in a science field preferred
- Phlebotomy certification or willingness to obtain one upon hire commonly required
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker or Cerner PathNet
- Experience with specimen collection, processing, centrifugation, and chain-of-custody documentation
- Knowledge of OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards and laboratory safety protocols
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under time-sensitive conditions
Laboratory Assistant Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory assistant in New York?
Most laboratory assistant positions in New York require at least a high school diploma and on-the-job or post-secondary training in clinical or biological sciences. While New York does not require a state license specifically for laboratory assistants, many employers require or strongly prefer a nationally recognized credential such as a phlebotomy certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Completing an associate degree program at a CUNY or SUNY campus significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Which companies hire laboratory assistants in New York?
Employers hiring laboratory assistants in New York right now include NYU Langone Health, Rockefeller University, and Mohawk Valley Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's dense network of academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and national reference laboratory operations makes it one of the most consistently active states for laboratory hiring.
Which New York cities have the most laboratory assistant jobs?
The cities with the most laboratory assistant openings in New York are New York, Utica, and Rochester. New York City dominates the distribution due to its concentration of major hospital systems, academic medical centers, and clinical reference labs, while Buffalo and Albany draw significant hiring from regional health networks and state government health facilities that maintain their own in-house laboratory operations.
Are there remote laboratory assistant jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Laboratory assistant work is fundamentally hands-on, involving specimen handling, equipment operation, and on-site safety protocols that cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of laboratory assistant openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative coordination, data entry, or laboratory billing support rather than direct bench or specimen work.
How can I get hired as a laboratory assistant in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to hospital system training programs or clinical externships, several of which are offered at NewYork-Presbyterian and Northwell Health for candidates without prior lab experience. CUNY and SUNY associate degree programs often include clinical rotations that count as qualifying experience. Adjacent roles such as patient care technician, medical assistant, or specimen courier can also provide the foundational exposure that hiring managers look for when filling entry-level laboratory positions.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory assistant jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to laboratory assistant jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience.
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