Lab Assistant-Core Lab

About the role

The Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations by collecting, processing, and preparing specimens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation to facilitate timely and reliable diagnostic testing. This role contributes to patient care, safety, and operational reliability by following regulatory standards and supporting efficient laboratory workflows. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and prepare specimens
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Ensure accurate documentation for diagnostic testing
• Follow regulatory standards
• Support efficient laboratory workflows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License (if role includes specimen transportation)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Lab Assistant training program or relevant coursework
• Six months to one year of experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing, or equivalent healthcare/laboratory experience

Schedule

PRN (as needed) with varied shifts.