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Lead Laboratory Assistant

Pathology Watch

Pathology Watch

Las Vegas, NV, USA
Posted on Sep 3, 2025

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

This opportunity is:

Location: Las Vegas Nevada

Status: Full-time

Shift: 2nd Shift

Benefit Eligible .

In this role, you will:

  • Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored

  • Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions

  • Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.

  • Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

  • Detect, investigate and resolve order errors

  • Oversee personnel and resolve minor interpersonal conflicts

  • Employee training and competency

  • Assist with scheduling

  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

All you need is:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Previous experience in specimen processing and instrumentation

  • Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills

  • Ability to operate automated laboratory equipment

Bonus points if you’ve got:

  • 2-5 years of specimen processing experience

  • Problem resolution experience

We'll give you:

  • Appreciation for your work

  • A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people

  • Opportunity to grow in your profession

  • Free lab services for you and your dependents

  • Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

  • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match

  • A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Laboratory Medicine Consultants LTD

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