Bay State Health
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Lab Assistant I

Location
Springfield, MA
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

  • Lab Assistant - Blood Bank/Laboratory
  • Baystate Health Careers
  • Department: Laboratory
  • Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
  • Job Type: 20hour
  • Shift: 3rd shift
  • Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Blood Bank at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Blood Bank provides essential diagnostic testing that supports patient care across the organization, working closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.

The Lab Assistant Will

  • 1. TRANSFUSION SERVICE TRACK: Receives and processes blood specimens and orders for tests and products. Selects appropriate blood products to fill patient orders. Performs limited modification of blood products including irradiation, thawing, pooling, freezing and aliquoting. Issues blood products to hospital staff performing final product, patient and computer checks.

OR

  • BLOOD COMPONENT MANUFACTURING TRACK: Manufactures quality blood components from whole blood and platelet collections. Operates centrifuges and specialized laboratory equipment to produce red cell and plasma products. Labels blood products. Performs QC and instrument maintenance.

Schedule Details

  • Job Type: Part time
  • Shift: Nights
  • Hours: 20
  • Schedule: 3rd shift
  • Weekend Requirement: Rotating coverage as needed

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include

  • Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
  • Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
  • Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
  • Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
  • Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
  • Additional Benefits: Onsite parking and shift differential available.

Required Skills

  • Certified Laboratory Assistant - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education: GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications

Certified Laboratory Assistant - American Society for Clinical PathologyAmerican Society for Clinical PathologyAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $19.29 - $22.16 - $25.87

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Read the original posting

From Bay State Health's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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