Laboratory Assistance

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Laboratory Assistance

Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Lab Assistant supports clinical laboratory operations in compliance withCLIACAP and applicable state and institutional regulations. This role is essential in maintaining specimen integrity laboratory safety cleanliness inventory control and workflow efficiency to ensure accurate timely and reliable patient test results.

What Youll Work On

Laboratory Operations & Specimen Handling

• Receive verify log label batch store and appropriately dispose of patient specimens in accordance withCLIA and CAP requirements laboratory SOPs and chain-of-custody protocols

• Sort organize and maintain specimen batches to ensure traceability and prevent specimen compromise or misidentification

• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of patient specimens and associated documentation at all times

• Assist laboratory staff with pre-analytical specimen support activities as defined by laboratory policy

Cleaning Disinfection & Safety

• Clean and disinfect laboratory work areas clean rooms and equipment followingapproved SOPs safety manuals and infection control policies

• Wash dry and redistribute glassware reagent boats racks and laboratory materials using validated cleaning procedures

• Maintain work areas in compliance withCAP checklist requirementsfor cleanliness safety and organization

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with biohazard chemical hygiene and waste disposal regulations

Equipment & Instrument Support

• Assist with the operation routine care and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment (pH meters analyzers centrifuges etc.) as trained and documented

• Report equipment malfunctions safety concerns or environmental issues to supervisory staff per laboratory policy

• Support proper equipment storage and readiness to meet inspection and quality requirements

Inventory & Supply Management

• Assist Supervisor and team lead with ordering laboratory supplies and reagents

• Monitor stock and rotate supplies to ensure availability proper storage conditions and expiration control perCAP and CLIA standards

• Maintain accurate inventory records as required by laboratory quality systems

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Follow all laboratory SOPs quality assurance policies and documentation practices

• Participate in laboratory inspections audits and corrective actions as directed

• Report incidents variances or nonconformances according to laboratory and regulatory guidelines

• Support laboratory staff in maintaining compliance withCLIA CAP OSHA and institutional requirements

Team Support

• Provide general support to laboratory technologists technicians and supervisory staff

• Collaborate with team members to ensure workflow efficiency and uninterrupted laboratory operations

• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned within scope of training and validation

Required Qualifications

• High School education

• Basic understanding of laboratory safety specimen handling and documentation practices

• Ability to follow written procedures and regulatory requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively in a regulated fast-paced laboratory environment

• Reliable professional and compliant with confidentiality and quality standards

• Ability to lift stand for extended periods and handle laboratory materials safely

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Science diploma

• Previous laboratory healthcare or regulated environment experience preferred

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In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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