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Laboratory Assistant

Health Care Ally

A science-based career

Want a career that gives you a sense of purpose and the opportunity to use your analytical skills? Prefer working in a controlled environment with people who, like you, are drawn to scientific research?

As a laboratory assistant, you’ll realize all that and more!

Your work will provide physicians with the results they need to make a diagnosis, prescribe treatment and better care for a patient. 

Your “office” will be a scientific laboratory where you’ll process blood and other specimens for testing, working with laboratory and x-ray technicians.

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Laboratory Assistant

Six months until employment!

Our faculty are familiar with the laboratory setting and will share their experience with you as you learn about:

  • Medical terminology
  • Specimen collection and processing
  • Analysis preparation
  • Cataloging and documentation
  • Laboratory safety procedures

Our program includes an 80-hour unpaid internship, ensuring that you’ll be ready for immediate employment after completing all the requirements in just six months.

And because it’s a Workforce and Continuing Education program, no application is required. All you have to do is .

For a closer look at our program, consult the WCE Catalog.

Interested in earning a wage and on-the-job experience? Apprenticeships are now available!

Ready to register?

The staff of our Center for Health Care Careers is ready to help. Contact them at 586.226.4807 to get started.