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Assistant Medical Laboratory

Ascension Health

Multiple U.S. locationsJob$18.31–23.43/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.31–23.43/hr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant Medical Laboratory role is based in the Clinical Pathology Lab at Ascension Medical Group Clinic in Indianapolis. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, noon to 8:30 p.m. The role supports specimen handling and processing, clerical work, record keeping, equipment maintenance, and supply management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Specimen Processing, nice to haveSpecimen Accessioning, nice to haveSpecimen Transport, nice to haveAseptic Technique, nice to haveData Entry, nice to haveRecord Keeping, nice to haveEquipment Maintenance, nice to haveInventory Management, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or One Year Applicable Experience, requiredAMT Medical Laboratory Assistant Credential, nice to haveASCP-BOC Medical Laboratory Assistant Credential, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Indianapolis, IN

  • Facility: Ascension Medical Group Clinic

  • Department: Clinical Pathology Lab

  • Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 12-8:30pm

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Assist with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.

  • Keep the work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.

  • Fulfill clerical duties which may include but are not limited to answering phones, data entry, and filing.

  • Process specimens and perform record keeping duties as required by the department.

  • Maintain equipment and perform material management duties such as keeping supply inventories at optimum levels and transporting specimens, equipment and supplies.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • None Required.

  • Preferred Credential(s):

  • Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

  • Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).

Education

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 18.31

Max Salary 23.43

How this job compares

Set against the 778 open Laboratory Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18.31–23.43/hr
  • US median$19–26/hr362 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.87/hr, is 5% below the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Laboratory Assistant hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 778 open Laboratory Assistant jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Laboratory Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (241 postings).
Education
16 of the 778 open Laboratory Assistant jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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