Hiring: Laboratory Assistant I - HUP Company: Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:52:04 Target Skills & Keywords : HIPAA About the job Experience: •And Prior experience in hospital laboratory receiving area •And Prior experience with the Laboratory Information System Required Skills: •Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. •Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? •A Laboratory Assistant is an individual trained on-the-job to process a variety of clinical specimens for diagnostic laboratory testing and access associated records. •Performs assigned patient-sample processing activities Follows established SOPs for the ordering and processing of biological specimens for analysis and evaluates and solves problems related to that process. •Operates the pneumatic tube system properly and observes all Infection Control policies while handling specimens •Provides timely distribution of specimens to appropriate laboratory sections •Maintains accurate and orderly log records and/or worksheets where required according to SOP’s. •Maintains a safe and orderly work area Qualifications: •H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!