Laboratory Assistant

MiraVista Diagnostics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MiraVista Diagnostics is seeking personnel to support clinical laboratory testing while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate data entry, and timely processing of specimens in a high-demand clinical setting.

Responsibilities include handling pre-analytic duties, maintaining daily operations, and delivering courteous customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must work well as part of a team.
• Follow safety, quality, and security procedures.
• Strong data entry and verification skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical laboratory testing and patient care.
• Assist with pre-analytic activities including specimen handling and accessioning.
• Maintain same-day turnaround time for priority testing.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA and state regulations.
• Perform general laboratory maintenance and stocking of supplies.
• Provide timely and cheerful customer service.

Skills

Teamwork

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry (preferred)

Job description

Perform duties associated with support of clinical laboratory testing. Responsible for compliance with federal and state regulations regarding clinical laboratories, safety, and laboratory policies and procedures

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Clinical Services Team to accomplish daily mission of patient care.
• Contribute significantly to the team to maintain or exceed same day TAT standards for priority testing.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Follow and ensure compliance to regulatory standards (CLIA and State regulations).
• Support pre-analytic phase of Clinical Laboratory testing duties including specimen receiving and handling, accessioning, labeling, treatment processing of samples, and verification of data entry.
• Provide timely and cheerful customer service.
• Resolve issues and communicate with teammates regarding laboratory documentation and results.
• Conduct general laboratory maintenance including cleaning benches, washing dishes, and stocking shelves.
• Contribute significantly to the team to maintain or exceed same day TAT standards for priority testing.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ability to work exceptionally well as part of a team
• Ability to follow instructions and comply with procedures related to quality, safety and security
• Strong data entry and data verification skills with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Education and Experience

• Minimum high school education or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field preferred.
• One to five years of clinical laboratory experience is preferred.