Job Description: Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team. This position is part-time at 28 hours per week and will be day/evening rotation. Education Qualifications: • Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program ​OR • Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire Preferred Qualifications: • Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification • Recent specimen preparation and processing experience • Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators’ license • Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills Key Responsibilities: • The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories. • The MLA will promote patient safety while performing specimen collection and processing. • This position will also perform waived lab testing following standards of accreditation agencies and state licensure requirements. • Collect specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.) • Perform specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testing • Perform laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirements • Participate in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate • Follow Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality