Laboratory Assistant

About The Role

Michigan Institute of Urology (MIU) is seeking a dependable Laboratory Assistant to support our clinical laboratory team at our Saint Clair Shores office. In this essential part-time role, you will serve as a key engine of our diagnostic operations—handling specimen accessioning, processing, and ordering testing while maintaining strict compliance, safety, and patient privacy standards.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm
Part-Time | 20–24 Hours/Week

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing & Accessioning: Receive, log, order requested testing, label, and process clinical specimens accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Laboratory Operations & Maintenance: Assist Laboratory Technicians, manage clerical tasks, maintain lab supplies, and dispose of hazardous materials in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to CAP, CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and state/federal health and safety guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality and quality assurance.
• Team & Patient Communication: Provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively with clinical staff and physicians, and resolve technical/procedural queries with sound judgment.
• Order required testing, label, and process specimens accurately and timely.
• Exercise independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems.
• Dispose of hazardous chemical waste per regulatory guidelines.
• Comply with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, policies, and procedural manuals.
• Participate in educational activities and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Act as a team player: collaborate, communicate clearly, and cooperate with team members with focus on mission and goals.
• Enhance communications by consistently displaying excellent customer service skills in behavior and attitude.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office, EMR systems).
• Excellent multitasking ability, high attention to detail, and exceptional written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.
• Ability to accession specimens.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Customer-oriented with ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Compliance with all health and safety policies of the organization.

Qualifications

• Some college coursework, business, or technical training in health sciences (preferred).
• Prior experience as a Lab Assistant or working in a medical/clinical laboratory setting (preferred).
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) (preferred).

Benefits

• Flexible Part-Time Hours: Great opportunity to maintain a 20–24 hour weekly schedule in a stable clinical environment.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a direct, crucial role in accurate diagnostic testing and quality patient care.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a collaborative, dedicated healthcare team in a modern clinical setting.

Physical Demands

• Carrying Weight Frequency:
  • 1-25 lbs: Frequent (34% to 66%)
  • 26-50 lbs: Occasionally (2% to 33%)
• Pushing/Pulling Frequency:
  • 1-25 lbs: Seldom (up to 2%)
  • 100+ lbs: Seldom (up to 2%)
• Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency:
  • Floor to Chest, 1-25 lbs: Occasional (2% to 33%)
  • Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs: Seldom (up to 2%)
  • Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs: Occasional (2% to 33%)
  • Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs: Seldom (up to 2%)