Laboratory Assistant I - PRN

About the role

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. The laboratories operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, performing more than 19 million tests annually and providing services to hospitals and physicians nationwide.

Shift: Day – PRN. Location: IU Health Jay, Blackford, and Upland facilities, with occasional travel to Muncie.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, and pre‑analytic processing of specimens.
• Perform related clerical tasks such as patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to departmental functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with laboratory experience, or coursework in biological, chemical, or related science (preferred).
• May require a valid Indiana Operator’s license and a good driving record for the past three years.
• Understanding of Indiana traffic laws (if driving is required).
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Telephone skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness program (government‑run).
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness program with biweekly financial incentives.

Schedule

Day – PRN with occasional travel to Muncie.