What is the role of a Laboratory Assistant at Gravity Diagnostics?

The Laboratory Assistant position at Gravity Diagnostics is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this Laboratory Assistant job located?

Covington, Kentucky, 41011, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Laboratory Assistant role?

Full-time or part-time position

How can I apply for the Laboratory Assistant position at Gravity Diagnostics?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Laboratory Assistant at Gravity Diagnostics

Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant
Department: Laboratory Operations
Reports to: Accessioning Manager
Pay Group: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Assistant will help in the pre-analytical stage of the sample preparation process for clinical testing. This role will join our high performing molecular, chemistry, and/or serology-based laboratory testing team, and the ideal candidate will have the desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday | 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Responsibilities and Duties:

Follow and adhere to all Corporate Standard Operating Procedures and Corporate Compliance Program.
Follow all safety, HIPAA, regulatory requirements
Able to perform all testing per Standard Operating Procedures
Use problem solving skills to improve the laboratory processes
Document, organize, and maintain accurate records and storage of samples for easy retrieval
Maintain constant communication with laboratory personnel regarding sample receiving or laboratory issues
Assist in the pre-analytical stage of the sample preparation process for all the different testing types
Assist with sample aliquoting
Perform all delegated tasks in a timely and professional manner
Mandatory participation in weekly meetings to discuss clinical testing operation, process improvements, internal projects, and any other relevant topics of interest
Inspection/Audit: the laboratory should be prepared and operated on a day-to-day basis to result in no deficiencies on any scheduled, random, or unannounced inspection from any accrediting agency including but not limited to CLIA, CAP, OSHA, Department of Health, State, etc.
Additional duties can be assigned by management

Required Skills and Abilities:

Experienced in laboratory procedures
Knowledge of laboratory protocols
Detail oriented and ability to multi-task
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently or in a team-oriented environment
Ability to work overtime as needed
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and email

Education and Experience for Laboratory Assistant:

High school diploma is required

Physical Requirements:

Some safety risks when doing analysis
Exposure to Disease or Infections on a daily basis.
Exposure to some adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
Work requires prolonged standing and intense visual concentration when testing and analysis.
Will range from sitting for extended periods of time to standing/moving throughout the area all day
Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds.

Gravity Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Gravity Diagnostics will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Laboratory Assistant at Gravity Diagnostics – Covington, Kentucky

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