Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant (I II, & III)

Job Description

Role: Laboratory Assistant

Department: Operations

Levels: I, II, III

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

Location: On-site, Overland Park, KS

Manages Others: No

Prepared Date: 03/04/2026

Revised Date: 07/27/2026

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

The Laboratory Assistant primarily supports laboratory inventory management and supply operations by ensuring laboratory consumables, materials, and support areas are well stocked, organized, and available for daily operations. This role also performs a variety of nontechnical duties that help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment, including limited support for specimen handling and general operational tasks.

Essential Job Duties:

Level I - Minimum

• Primary responsibility is to maintain laboratory inventory of consumables (tubes, labels, pipette tips, reagents, and other laboratory supplies), including monitoring stock levels, replenishing inventory, and notifying leadership of supply needs.
• Perform routine non-technical maintenance tasks such as cleaning benches, fume hoods, wiping down surfaces and organizing workstations
• 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, per SOP
• 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
• Compliance with all applicable SOPs, Federal, State and Local regulations
• Collaborate effectively with lab staff and contribute to an efficient and well-organized work environment
• Able to consistently demonstrate MDX Core values
• Oversees daily readiness of lab support areas (glassware, label stations, aliquoting areas, consumable inventory)
• Receive orders and deliveries
• Other duties as assigned by management

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

• Serve as a resource and provide training to team members on inventory management processes, supply organization, receiving, and other non-testing laboratory support functions.
• 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
• Takes initiative to improve processes and SOPS.

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

• Assists with monitoring inventory trends and recommends improvements to inventory control and supply management processes.
• Updates SOPs
• Identifies process inefficiencies and recommends improvement to supervisor

Essential Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

Level I – Minimum

• High School Diploma or associate degree in chemistry or biology, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Medical terminology is preferred, but not required
• Prior experience in a laboratory or healthcare setting preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with…