Laboratory Assistance

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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. You’ll 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 bachelor’s 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 with CLIA, CAP, 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 You’ll Work On

Laboratory Operations & Specimen Handling

• Receive, verify, log, label, batch, store, and appropriately dispose of patient specimens in accordance with CLIA 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 following approved 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 with CAP checklist requirements for 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 per CAP 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 with CLIA, 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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The base pay for this position is

$13.80 – $27.60/hour

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

TOX ARDx Toxicology

LOCATION:

United States > Gretna : 1111 Newton Street

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling, Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials

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