Lab Assistant

Cooley Dickinson is the hospital where Lab Assistants can grow and accelerate their careers. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence.

About Us
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Accolades and Recognition

Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

• 5-star rating
• The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
• Beacon Award for Excellence
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation
• LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation
• The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3
• Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)
• Baby-Friendly USA designated
• Baby-Friendly Hospital
• Newsweek Magazine and Statista named us one of the country's
• Best Maternity Hospitals
• Cooley Dickinson has earned six consecutive 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and the Top General Hospital award

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits
a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year
403(b) retirement plan with various investment options
opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

Under the general direction of the Manager, Lab Services and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, assist lab personnel with various functions such as cleaning and maintaining equipment, decontaminate and dispose of waste materials, decontaminate glassware and media and may perform other non-technical laboratory support functions.  Responsibilities also include plating and specimen processing clinical specimens in the Microbiology lab.  Some clerical duties and inventory management.  

  This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Certification as a Lab Assistant strongly preferred.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.