Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

Department: Laboratory Operations

Reports to: Accessioning Manager

Pay Group: Non-Exempt

Job ID: 766

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. The schedule will be Tues. - Sat. 6:30a - 3p

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.