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Laboratory Assistant

Gravity Diagnostics·Covington, Kentucky

$20/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Laboratory Assistant supports the pre-analytical stage of sample preparation for molecular, chemistry, and serology testing. Responsibilities include sample aliquoting, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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:

  • 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. 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.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20/hr
Location
Covington, Kentucky
Posted
May 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Gravity Diagnostics

We are an advocate for physicians and patients, supporting them with unsurpassed integrity, regulatory compliance, and clinical expertise. Our pledge to deliver the highest professional operating standards in the laboratory service industry coupled with ongoing research and...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePartnership
Size201-500 employees
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Laboratory assistant demand in Kentucky

Laboratory assistant roles in Kentucky are often tied to steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs that need reliable support for specimen handling and routine lab workflow. Competition tends to favor candidates who can show accuracy, organization, comfort with infectious specimens, and the stamina to work while standing in a fast-paced setting. Review the full posting for any required safety or handling procedures, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving you research time.

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