Laboratory Assistant-Microbiology

Disability Solutions

Location

Fairhaven, MA, 02719

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

30 March 2026

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Laboratory Assistant-Microbiology

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Flexible shifts & hours; Per diem employees must do 4 shifts per 6-week schedule, 4 weekends or 8 individual weekend days, and 1 holiday per year

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package**

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the direction of the department Team Leader and in coordination with Medical and Administrative Director and Laboratory Managers, perform basic technical and clerical duties in the lab section including but not limited to: specimen receipt, specimen acceptability and specimen processing.

Successful completion of High School or equivalency required; certification in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant preferred; combination of education and experience as a microbiology specimen processor/lab assistant equivalent for at least 6 months accepted.
Up to and including one year experience.
Certification in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant preferred.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.