Lab Assistant
Job Post Date:
04/03/2026
Req # 27647
Technical
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL
Lab Chemistry
Full Time
Day
Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm (incl. holidays)
Salary Range:
$39,000.00
64
Position Summary The Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory non-technical tasks to assist laboratory workflow. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the
Following:
Understands and ads to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
Monitors pending lists and assists with Add on testing.
Manages specimens to be given to technical staff for pending tests.
Processes send out testing to be placed on a packing list to a referral laboratory
Monitors inventory as required for par levels and storage
Answers phones and places phone calls are requested.
Removes and discards specimens that are no longer needed.
Investigate location and status of specimens in the LIS
Place specimens in centrifuge and on automated track systems.
Records temperature, humidity, and other maintenance logs as needed.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements High School graduate or GED
Basicputer skills.
Previous laboratory experience or previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
Core Competencies Flexibility Organized Adaptability Attention to Detail Stress Tolerance
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, d on a disc.
Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time
Frequent use ofputers
Must be able to lift to 50 lbs
Primary Population Served Check appropriate box(s) below:
Neonatal (birth
- 28 days)
Patients with exceptionalmunication needs
Infant (29 days
- less than 1 year)
Patients with developmental delays
Pediatric (1
- 12 years)
Patients at end of life
Adolescent (13
- 17 years)
Patients under isolation precautions
Adult (18
- 64 years)
Patients with cultural needs
Geriatric (> 65 years)
â˜'All populations
Bariatric Patients with weight relatedorbidities
Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
Salary Range:
$39,000.00
64 (based on full-time employment)
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential basepensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).