Technical Assistant

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Vision coverage

Company paid life insurance

403b match

Paid holidays, vacation, sick and PTO

15% weekend shift differential

Job summary

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC in Dayton, OH seeks a Technical Assistant for a full-time day shift with weekend and holiday rotation. Eligible for a 15% shift differential on weekend hours.

Focus areas include specimen handling, instrument loading, QC, and inventory management. The role involves maintaining instrumentation, preparing QC materials, evaluating specimens, troubleshooting instrument issues, and ensuring timely testing while adhering to safety and departmental policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred in Natural Science/Allied Health or current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory program.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical terminology and keyboarding skills helpful.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and set up of laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepare and load quality control materials.
• Evaluate specimens for acceptability and load specimens onto laboratory instruments.
• Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions.
• Assist in review of pending logs and follow-up to ensure testing is completed in a timely manner.
• Track inventory, order supplies and stock as needed for day to day department operation.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly temperature, eye wash, safety shower checks.
• Keep appropriate persons informed of problems and issues.
• Handle problems appropriately and exhibits good judgement.
• Handle customer related questions and concerns in a courteous and efficient manner following department policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company, department and regulatory policies and procedures which include compliance and safety protocols.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Dexterity

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Natural Science/Allied Health or current enrollment in Medical Laboratory program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Located at Miami Valley Hospital (Dayton, OH)

Full-Time Day Shift (6:00 AM-2:30 PM) With Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Eligible for a 15% Shift Differential for Weekend Hours

Summary

The Technical Assistant will perform various tasks in assigned laboratory departments which may include, but is not limited to specimen handling/processing and preparation, instrument loading, quality control and supply management. All activities performed are within the associate’s scope of training and are under the guidance of technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and set up of laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepare and load quality control materials.
• Evaluate specimens for acceptability and load specimens onto laboratory instruments.
• Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions.
• Assist in review of pending logs and follow-up to ensure testing is completed in a timely manner.
• Track inventory, order supplies and stock as needed for day to day department operation.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly temperature, eye wash, safety shower checks.
• Keep appropriate persons informed of problems and issues.
• Handle problems appropriately and exhibits good judgement.
• Handle customer related questions and concerns in a courteous and efficient manner following department policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company, department and regulatory policies and procedures which include compliance and safety protocols.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred in Natural Science/Allied Health or current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory program.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical terminology and keyboarding skills helpful.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.

Physical & Safety Demands

• Hand-finger dexterity to collect and process specimens.
• Ability to work in an environment where standing prolonged amounts of time may be required.
• Comprehension of verbal and written directions.
• Concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Ability to work within specified deadlines and timetables.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Must be able to work well under pressure or in stressful circumstances.
• Will have exposure to biohazard substances and hazardous chemicals
• Be familiar with and adhere to safety, ergonomic and health policies of the Company.
• Comply with all PPE requirements when in the laboratory or other biohazard areas.
• Complete required training and health evaluations in a timely manner.
• Anticipate safety hazards, act upon unsafe situations and promote safety awareness.

Benefits

• CompuNet offers a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Company paid life Insurance and 403b match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time.

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment.