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Laboratory Assistant - Fulltime Days

Sanford Health

Bismarck, NDFull-time$17–36/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17–36/hr
Location
Bismarck, ND
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Sanford Health is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Laboratory Assistant to support daily laboratory operations at its Bismarck Clinic. The role involves preparing specimens and supplies, maintaining accurate laboratory data, and supporting a safe, organized work environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. No certification or previous experience is required for the Laboratory Assistant level.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailFollowing InstructionsFollowing ProtocolsReliabilityProfessionalismQuality CommitmentLaboratory WorkCommunicationTeamwork

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDFormal Phlebotomy ProgramPhlebotomy ExperienceLaboratory-Related ExperienceBasic Life Support Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Bismarck Clinic Location: Bismarck, ND Address: 222 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $17.00 - $36.00 Pay Info: Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!

Department Details

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1-hour lunch)

No weekends or holidays

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail oriented and reliable Laboratory Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support daily laboratory operations by preparing specimens, organizing supplies, and ensuring all processes meet quality and accuracy standards. This position plays a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and professional laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare laboratory specimens and related supplies in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines

  • Ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity of laboratory data

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall laboratory operations

Schedule & Requirements

  • Standard work hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1-hour lunch)

  • No weekends or holidays

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to follow instructions and established protocols

  • Reliable, professional, and committed to quality

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory setting

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Laboratory Assistant = No certification or previous experience required ($17.00-25.50)

Senior Laboratory Assistant = Requires active phlebotomy certification ($18.00-26.50)

Pathology Technician = Bachelor's degree required in biology or related subject ($23.50-36.00)

Job Summary

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens. Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks. Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies. May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results. Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) preferred.

Completion of a formal phlebotomy program, phlebotomy experience, and experience in a laboratory-related field preferred. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0279817 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No

How this job compares

Set against the 761 open Laboratory Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17–36/hr
  • US median$19–26/hr377 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26.50/hr, is 20% above the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter of Laboratory Assistant hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 761 open Laboratory Assistant jobs across the US. None 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 (248 postings).
Education
14 of the 761 open Laboratory Assistant jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 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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