Job Details

Role: Laboratory Assistant

Department: Laboratory Operations

Levels: I, II, III

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN

Location: On-site, Overland Park, KS

Manages Others: No

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

The Laboratory Assistant supports daily laboratory operations by performing a variety of non-technical duties that ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. This role is essential to maintaining smooth workflow by assisting with sample handling, supply management, basic equipment upkeep, and general operational tasks.

Essential Job Duties:

Level I - Minimum

• Perform routine non-technical maintenance tasks such as cleaning benches, fume hoods, wiping down surfaces and organizing workstations
• Assist with inventory management of consumables (tubes, labels, pipette tips, etc.) and restock supplies as needed
• Aliquot specimens into appropriately labeled and identified containers, per SOP
• Accurately label tubes, vials, and containers to support sample processing and testing workflows
• Assist in preparing, organizing, and staging samples for testing, storage, or transport
• Bank and file samples in designated storage areas
• Print log sheets
• Wash laboratory glassware and dishes, ensuring proper cleaning, drying and storage
• Perform simple upkeep of non-technical equipment (dishwasher, label printer, etc.)
• Monitor general laboratory cleanliness and assist with waste disposal and recycling procedures
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures, including PPE requirements and proper waste handling
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with SOPs, quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate records of completed tasks and communicate any issues or discrepancies to supervisor
• Attention to detail in all duties and activities.
• Manage time according to meeting Department Turnaround times
• Able to comply with all applicable Health Regulations including Federal, State and Local Safety and HIPAA regulations
• Collaborate effectively with lab staff and contribute to an efficient and well-organized work environment
• Other duties as assigned by management

Level II – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:

• Conduct training of new team members
• Ability to assist Manager in providing direction of workflow for the Department
• Interaction with other Departments as needed and build a relationship with other Leaders and Management
• Communication within the Department with Manager to focus on needs

Level III- Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following:

• Able to always demonstrate MDX Core values
• Oversees daily readiness of lab support areas (glassware, label stations, aliquoting areas, consumable inventory)
• Creates or updates basic operational documentation (e.g., checklists, supply lists, workflow guides).
• Updates SOPs
• Identifies process inefficiencies and recommends improvement to supervisor

Compensation details: 19-21 Hourly Wage

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