Clinical Laboratory Assistant – Full‑time

About the role

The University of Miami’s UHealth Laboratories is seeking a full‑time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1 to support routine operations in both clinical and research labs. This entry‑level position provides broad laboratory support while ensuring accurate handling of patient specimens.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, accession, and transport patient samples for testing.
• Process specimens – centrifugation, aliquoting, volume measurement.
• Maintain laboratory files, logs, and inventory levels.
• Distribute cases to pathologists and record distribution logs.
• Assist with equipment upkeep (paper, labels, printer ribbons).
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information and adhere to university policies.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Commitment to university core values and ability to handle confidential information.

Required skills

• Specimen processing (centrifugation, aliquoting, volume measurement).
• Basic inventory management.
• Accessioning and logging of laboratory samples.