Lab Assistant Tuesday - Saturday 6:30am - 3:00pm

Job Description

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

SUMMARY:

The Lab Assistant provides essential support to ensure the smooth operation of a clinical or medical laboratory. This role involves assisting with sample handling, managing lab supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting lab personnel. The Lab Assistant ensures that the laboratory environment is organized and operates efficiently.

REPORTS TO: Laboratory Supervisor

LOCATION: Nicholasville

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of laboratory operations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and maintain a high level of cleanliness in the laboratory.
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sample Handling:

• Assist with the capping and uncapping of samples to ensure proper handling and processing.
• Support the preparation and organization of samples for testing.
  
  

Supplies and Inventory Management:

• Help manage and organize lab supplies, including ordering and restocking as needed.
• Ensure that all necessary materials are available and properly stored.
  
  

Lab Maintenance and Organization:

• Maintain daily cleanliness and organization of the work area, including regular sterilization procedures.
• Dispose of waste and samples according to lab protocols.
• Ensure the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
  
  

Compliance and other duties:

• Work closely with lab personnel to support effective workflow.
• Communicate effectively with team members to address any needs or concerns.
• Report any issues or irregularities to the Lab Manager or Shift Lead.
• Follow all laboratory policies and procedures, including those related to safety and confidentiality.
• Assist in training new lab personnel as needed.
• Participate in lab compliance and accreditation activities.
• Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures.
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Adhere to strict attendance standards.
• Comply with all HIPPA guidelines.
• Adhere to all Company health and safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass standardized color vision test.
• Ability to lift to 30lbs.
• Strong eye hand coordination in order to accurately identify specimens by touch and sight.
• Ability to wear laboratory personal protective equipment (PPE) 3-6 hours out of the day.
  
  

ENVIRONMENT:

• Generally performed in a laboratory setting.
• Frequently exposed to laboratory samples, including but not limited to blood, urine and other bodily fluids.
  
  

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

I have read and understand the job description and am able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.