Clinical Lab Assistant - Microbiology - As Needed

Be part of the team that helps deliver accurate, timely lab results that support patient care. As a Clinical Lab Assistant, you’ll play a key role in specimen quality, processing, and workflow support—combining hands-on lab support with detail-focused clerical and data responsibilities.

• What you’ll do
• Prepare specimens for testing, including centrifugation, aliquoting, measuring/recording volumes, and ensuring proper storage/packaging for in-house or referral testing.
• Support technical staff by loading and unloading specimens from analyzers.
• Perform designated laboratory procedures and help ensure accurate, reproducible reporting of results with attention to quality and detail.
• Complete complex clerical/process functions using independent judgment to support timely and accurate results reporting.
• Assist with quality control activities and help prepare quality assurance information to support lab monitoring.
• Manage department inventory by counting stock and storing received supplies.
• Collect and prepare biohazardous waste for removal following safety protocols.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety protocols and contribute to a safe lab environment.

• What we’re looking for
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred (two years in a related field preferred).
• Ability to follow clinical protocols, specifications, and procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Must achieve a passing score on data entry and medical terminology tests.
• Comfortable working with minimal direct supervision, communicating clearly, and using good judgment.

Work environment & physical/mental demands

This role requires sustained attention to detail and strong focus, along with regular standing/walking and occasional lifting

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.