Medical Lab Assistant / MLA

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

Montclair, NJ Posted 9/9/2025 Full Time
Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Pathology Unit Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

  • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:


Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) functions as a laboratory professional who assists other laboratory personnel in specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen processing, laboratory testing, process improvement and quality initiatives.


Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • High School or equivalent.
  • Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist upon hire.

  • Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a medical lab assistant within 2 years of the hire date.

  • Experience working in the clinical setting.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

JOB LOCATION:
Montclair, NJ 07042

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