Technical Assistant II - Cincinnati

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403b match

Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time

Job summary

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC is looking for a Technical Assistant II in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role involves performing a variety of tasks in laboratory settings, including specimen handling, quality control, and phlebotomy. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior laboratory and phlebotomy experience preferred.

CompuNet offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, and a 403b match. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree preferred in Natural Science or current enrollment in Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Laboratory and phlebotomy experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform processing functions for lab specimens.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Evaluate quality control results prior to patient testing.
• Operate laboratory instruments and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist in inventory management and compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Phlebotomy experience

Medical terminology

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Locations in Cincinnati, Ohio

Full-Time Day Shift

Position Summary

The Technical Assistant II will perform various tasks in assigned laboratory departments which may include, but is not limited to Anatomic Pathology, specimen handling/processing and preparation, instrument loading, quality control and supply management. Role may also include performance of CLIA defined waived and moderately complex testing. All activities performed are within the caregiver’s scope of training and are under the guidance of technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform processing functions to include receipt, distribution, core lab preparation/packing and storage of specimens.
• Perform maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepare and load quality control material. Evaluate quality control results for acceptability prior to patient testing and release into quality control program.
• Load specimens onto laboratory instruments.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation independently and recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions.
• Perform troubleshooting activities in conjunction with guidance from vendor hotline.
• Perform and report waived and moderately complex testing as defined by CLIA and with applicable training, including evaluation of specimen acceptability.
• Maintain competency and proficiency testing requirements within scope of training.
• Assist in review of pending logs and follow-up to ensure testing is completed in a timely manner.
• Under the guidance of technical staff perform functions such as lot-to-lot studies and calibration verification.
• Track inventory, order supplies and stock as needed for day-to-day department operation.
• Issue emergency release blood units as applicable.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly temperature, eye wash, safety shower checks as applicable.
• Keep appropriate persons informed of problems and issues.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Handle problems appropriately and exhibit good judgment.
• Handles shift workflow and operations of the laboratory and escalates issues to technical teams and/or laboratory leadership.
• Handles all customer questions and concerns in a courteous and efficient manner following department policies and procedures and escalates issues to technical teams and/or laboratory leadership.
• 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 Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Laboratory experience required.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Medical terminology and keyboarding skills helpful.

Physical & Safety Demands

• Hand-finger dexterity to collect, process and test 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.

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.