Clinical Lab Assistant - Blood Bank - Part time - Evening shift

Clinical Lab Assistant
- Blood Bank
- Part time
- Evening shift

Job Category: Laboratory Services

Requisition Number: CLINI
015327

• Posted :
  August 20, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $18.74 USD to $28.14 USD

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Meritus Medical Laborator
Meritus Medical Laboratory
11110 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Meritus Medical Laborator
Meritus Medical Laboratory
11110 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $18.74 USD to $28.14 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Be part of the team that helps deliver accurate, timely lab results that support patient care. As a Clinical Lab Assistant
, you’ll play a key role in specimen quality, processing, and workflow support—combining hands‑on lab support with detail-focused clerical and data responsibilities.

What you’ll do

• Prepare specimens for testing, including centrifugation, aliquoting, measuring/recording volumes, and ensuring proper storage/packaging for in‑house or referral testing.
• Support technical staff by loading and unloading specimens from analyzers
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• Perform designated laboratory procedures and help ensure accurate, reproducible reporting of results with attention to quality and detail.
• Complete complex clerical/process functions using independent judgment to support timely and accurate results reporting.
• Assist with quality control activities and help prepare quality assurance information to support lab monitoring.
• Manage department inventory by counting stock and storing received supplies
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• Collect and prepare biohazardous waste for removal following safety protocols.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety protocols and contribute to a safe lab environment.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  ; Associate degree in a health‑related field preferred
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• Previous laboratory experience preferred (two years in a related field preferred).
• Ability to follow clinical protocols, specifications, and procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Must achieve a passing score on data entry and medical terminology tests
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• Comfortable working with minimal direct supervision, communicating clearly, and using good judgment.

This role requires sustained attention to detail and strong focus, along with regular standing/walking and occasional lifting

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well‑being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long‑term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program.

Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

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