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Laboratory Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Covington, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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. This position pays $19.50 per hour Tues.-Sat. 6:30a - 3p
Responsibilities and Duties:
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. This position pays $19.50 per hour 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:
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.
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.
At Gravity Diagnostics information security is a shared responsibility. All employees and contractors are expected to comply with established cybersecurity policies and procedures including maintaining secure passwords protecting confidential data (including PHI) and completing mandatory training. Employees must remain vigilant against phishing and social engineering tactics and promptly report any suspicious activity or potential breaches to the IT Security Team.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
