Laboratory Assistant - Core Lab

Why work at TidalHealth?

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Laboratory Assistant Position Summary
The Laboratory Assistant will coordinate and perform tasks and activities in the Core Laboratory under the supervision of a medical technologist, technical coordinator and/or supervisor. The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of routine sample handling, supply, inventory and administrative tasks in accordance with written policies and procedures. The laboratory assistant communicates information to the appropriate authorized personnel.

Laboratory Assistant Position Requirements

Education

• High school diploma.
• Some college level biology/chemistry classes preferred.

Experience

• Entry Level

Laboratory Assistant Work Schedule

• The Laboratory is staffed seven days a week, twenty-four hours per day. Personnel may be assigned to work mostly one shift or may have a rotational schedule consisting of duty on day, evening and night shifts. Both options may include weekends.
• Rotational coverage of holidays.
• Expected to work overtime and/or additional weekends in times of staffing shortages, emergencies and unexpected increases in workload.
• Expected to respond in the event of a disaster.

Benefits: We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health: Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription

• Wealth: Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs

• Growth: $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support

• Balance: Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance

• Income Protection & Leave: Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)

• Life & Security: Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more