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Lab Associate II - Core Lab

BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Additional Information About the Role

This position supports the largest laboratory in the BJC system. The Core Lab processes high volumes of specimens from one of the most complex patient populations in the region.

 

**This is NOT a phlebotomy position. This is a specimen processing position**

 

 

Schedule

  • Full-Time | 40 hours per week
  • M-F, rotating weekends & holidays
  • 7am-330pm
  • Benefits Eligible

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, label, and process incoming specimens
  • Route specimens to appropriate testing departments (Chemistry/Hematology)
  • Identify and resolve specimen discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate electronic documentation
  • Support turnaround time goals in a high-volume environment

 


Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Perform specimen collection, specimen handling and clerical duties. Experienced in phlebotomy and proficient in performing additional tasks such as central processing duties, in-office phlebotomy, or inventory management.

 

Responsibilities

  • Interpret physician orders and order tests in appropriate system.
  • Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction, proper collection and specimen integrity. May work in outpatient lab, in physician office, or off campus patient service center.
  • Sort and process specimens received by the laboratory and proficiently handle all specimens received in the lab.
  • Coordinates a simultaneous series of tasks accurately, including STAT orders and fluctuation in workload, prioritizing work to complete within scheduled hours and established turnaround times.
  • May perform registration, inventory maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience

  • <2 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Associate's Degree
  • Experience

  • 2-5 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • < 2 years
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Phlebotomy

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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