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Specimen Processing Lab Assistant I

IU Health·Indianapolis, Indiana

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 5 days ago
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Specimen Processing Lab Assistant I

How this role compares

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  • 1,007 similar openings in the Indianapolis area · median $71,530
  • 5 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

About the role

The Laboratory Assistant provides general laboratory services including specimen receipt, order entry, and pre-analytic processing. They are also responsible for clerical tasks such as managing faxes, answering phones, and confirming specimen validity.

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.

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.

SHIFT: Full-Time Day

Location: IUHMG M-Pathology Lab

The Laboratory Assistant I, Specimen Processor, provides general laboratory services including specimen receipt, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks such as entering orders into the system, confirming validity of each specimen, answering phone calls, and managing faxes. The ideal incumbent focuses on attention to detail, has strong organizational skills, and has basic computer skills.

Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.

Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.

May require a valid Indiana Operators license and a good driving history for the last three years.

May require an understanding of the traffic laws in the State of Indiana.

Requires proven understanding of computers.

Requires telephone skills.

Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.

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. Position overview and requirements to be added by Consultants.

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.

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 has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.

IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.

With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.

At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 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.

Requirements

The position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a phlebotomy training program and experience in a laboratory setting are preferred.

  • high school
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer skills
  • Clerical tasks
  • Telephone skills
  • Specimen processing
  • Order entry
  • Blood component preparation

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Student loan forgiveness
  • Wellness programs
  • 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
  • Financial incentive

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted
Sep 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

IU Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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