CareerPlan

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - FT - Day

Topeka, KS, USFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11

Core

Support clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory testing by processing specimens, running waived tests, and maintaining lab equipment.

Role type

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Builds

Clinical pathology test results and prepared slides

Domain

Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory

Required skills

Phlebotomy, specimen processing, laboratory safety protocols, equipment operation, quality control, inventory management, patient order verification

Preferred skills

Laboratory operations knowledge, multi-tasking, attention to detail

Technologies

Analytical instrumentation, centrifugation equipment, electronic health record systems

Responsibilities

Review and verify healthcare provider orders for laboratory tests; Process specimens according to protocol including centrifugation, aliquoting, and storage; Perform and report results on waived test systems; Prepare, label, and stain slides; Monitor supplies and maintain testing benches and equipment; Package specimens per IATA regulations; Intake and discharge deceased patients from morgue

Seniority

Entry-level, non-supervisory