Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Req #:

Category: Laboratory

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: Lab RWJNB

Pay Range: $21.40 - $25.47 per hour

Location: ONE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLACE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

Job Summary: The Lab assistant provides essential support to the pathology department by assisting with administrative workflow, reference lab requests, and organization of slides and blocks. The role ensures efficient daily operations and accurate timely support to pathologists, residents, and laboratory staff as well as hospital clinicians and outside labs and practices.

• Fulfill requests from physician offices and reference laboratories
• Prepare, package, and send out specimen, slides, and blocks
• Track and document all send-outs to ensure proper chain of custody
• Return consult slides and material to originating facilities

• Scan, fax, and distribute reports and documentation as needed
• Assist with generating and organizing QA reports
• Maintain organized filing systems for blocks, slides, and requisitions
• Support communication between Pathology, clinical units, and outside facilities
• Assist with basic clerical tasks including copying, document prep, and record maintenance

• Pick up and transport specimen from hospital units and other departments
• Accession specimen into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) following established protocols
• Assist the accessioning area with labeling, sorting and organizing incoming cases
• Pull, file, and organize paraffin blocks and histology slides
• Prepare cases and materials for Tumor Boards and special conferences
• Support Pathologists and Residents with case retrieval and slide pulls

• Restock supplies and maintain cleanliness of shared work areas
• Assist with non-technical equipment logs (startup/shutdown) as directed
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, HIPAA guidelines, and chain of custody requirements

• High school diploma or GED required

• Previous laboratory, medical office, or healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and/or pathology terminology a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and documentation standards

• Ability to stand, walk, and move between departments for extended periods
• Manual dexterity for handling slides, blocks, paperwork

• Able to function in a fast paced environment with frequent interactions with staff, couriers, and other departments
• Office and Anatomic pathology laboratory settings with exposure to biological specimen (with required PPE)

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer