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HP Hood

Lab Assistant- Nights (B Crew)

Winchester, VA

... shift. * Involvement in team-oriented processes in order to ascertain improvements within the lab and plant. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Science training and/or ...

HP Hood

Lab Assistant- Nights (D Crew)

Winchester, VA

... shift. * Involvement in team-oriented processes in order to ascertain improvements within the lab and plant. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Science training and/or ...

Encore Hospitality

Night Auditor

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$15/hr

... night shift, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. * Address guest inquiries, requests, and concerns in a professional and courteous manner. * Assist with reservations, room assignments, and ...

Encore Hospitality

Night Auditor

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

... night shift, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. * Address guest inquiries, requests, and concerns in a professional and courteous manner. * Assist with reservations, room assignments, and ...

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How much do night shift lab assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for night shift lab assistant in Virginia is $20.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.44 and $22.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a night shift lab assistant?

To thrive as a Night Shift Lab Assistant, you need a foundational knowledge of laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and at least a high school diploma or relevant certification. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), lab safety protocols, and specific diagnostic equipment is often required. Reliability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively or independently during off-hours set candidates apart. These skills and qualities ensure smooth lab operations, accurate data collection, and adherence to safety standards during night shifts.

What is a night shift lab assistant?

A Night Shift Lab Assistant is responsible for performing laboratory tasks outside of regular business hours, typically in medical, research, or industrial labs. Their duties often include preparing samples, running tests, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring accurate data recording. They help keep lab operations running smoothly by supporting scientists and technicians with essential tasks. Working overnight requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and adherence to strict safety and quality protocols.

What is the work environment like for a night shift lab assistant?

Night Shift Lab Assistants often work in quieter laboratory settings with smaller teams, which means you may have more autonomy and responsibility than during daytime shifts. You'll collaborate with a handful of other lab personnel, such as medical technologists or supervisors, to ensure that samples are processed efficiently and results are delivered on time. Communication with day shift staff is also crucial to provide comprehensive updates and maintain continuity of laboratory operations. The environment tends to be more self-directed, so strong organizational skills and a proactive approach are essential. This structure provides unique learning opportunities and can be a great stepping stone to more advanced roles in laboratory sciences.

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Infographic showing various Night Shift Lab Assistant job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,752 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Phlebotomist - Clinical Lab Assistant

Sentara Healthcare

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 398 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

493rd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
Multiple shifts available
Overview:
Sentara Health is hiring an experienced Phlebotomist-Clinical Lab Assistant to work part time and full time day shift as an in office phlebotomist (IOP) in the Hampton Roads area!
*Offices are located in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News.
As a phlebotomist -clinical lab assistant duties are to perform patient phlebotomy while maintaining the highest level of customer service. Collects, labels, and processes patient specimens for testing. Responsible for registration and test data entry. Monitors supply levels.
Education
  • High School Grad or Equivalent (required)
  • Phlebotomy course (preferred)

Certification/Licensure
  • Phlebotomy certification (Preferred)
  • BLS required within 60 days of hire

Experience
  • 1 year of experience (required)

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 130 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 30,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members.
Keyword: laboratory services; phlebotomy, Talroo-Allied Health, phlebotomist
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to 10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - 5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - 10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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