Lab Assistant, 0 FTE at Trinity Health in Mercy Health West Michigan Hospital Campus - Grand Rapids, Mi
- Company: Trinity Health
- Location: Mercy Health West Michigan Hospital Campus - Grand Rapids, Mi
- Posted: Sep 20, 2026
- Type: Part time
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
Great opportunity an individual to assist in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Be Remarkable! We are part of Trinity Health the nation's second-largest Catholic Health System.
Job description
- Great opportunity an individual to assist in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Be Remarkable!
- We are part of Trinity Health the nation's second-largest Catholic Health System.
- We provide compassionate care, award-winning expertise, and the latest technology
Responsibilities
- The Microbiology Assistant is inoculating specimen onto culture media, which grows bacteria and/or fungus for technical analysis. The Microbiology Assistant does data entry into the LIS for each of the specimens received. The staff also fields call from nursing units, doctor offices, and physicians in regard to Microbiology.
- Minimum Position has exposure to infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, fumes and sharps. The position requires some walking, standing, bending, pushing and occasional lifting of objects weighing from 20 to 40 pounds. Concentration is required when processing specimens and data entry into the LIS system. Must be able to handle daily interruptions during processing.
Requirements
- Education minimum High School diploma or equivalent is required. A College level biology or microbiology courses required. Preferred bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology or a related science.
- Preferred Inoculation experience in educational or medical lab
Skills
Required
- Ability to handle daily interruptions
About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.