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Abaxis

Lab Assistant

Louisville, KY

Lab Assistant Shift: 1am - 9:30am Summary: The Lab Assistant within the Global Diagnostics division of Zoetis is responsible for supporting our diagnostics team by performing essential laboratory ...

- Zoetis Belgium S.A.

Lab Assistant

Louisville, KY

Lab Assistant Shift: 1am - 9:30am Summary: The Lab Assistant within the Global Diagnostics division of Zoetis is responsible for supporting our diagnostics team by performing essential laboratory ...

TekWissen LLC

Lab Assistant (LA)

Louisville, KY · On-site

Lab Assistant (LA) Location: Louisville, KY, 40202 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Shift Timings: 06:00am - 02:00pm (EST) * As a Lab Assistant, you will facilitate the daily ...

HEALTHTRACKRX INC

Lab Assistant

Louisville, KY · On-site

Exciting Opportunity for Lab Assistants Why Join Us? At HealthTrackRx, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of patient sample information. You'll be part of a dedicated ...

Ephraim McDowell Health

Lab assistant II

Danville, KY · On-site

Under moderate direction of the System Director Lab & Pathology Services, collects laboratory specimens by venipuncture for subsequent testing. Performs additional basic laboratory procedures under ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend lab assistant in Kentucky is $17.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Weekend Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations by preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and assisting with experiments, typically on weekends. Responsibilities may include organizing lab materials, handling specimens, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. This role is common in medical, research, or academic labs and requires attention to detail and basic lab skills. It is ideal for students or individuals seeking part-time lab experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Weekend Lab Assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Lab Assistant, you should have a solid background in basic laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with higher education in the sciences preferred. Familiarity with lab equipment such as centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is often required. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication set candidates apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring accurate sample handling, data recording, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment during non-standard work hours.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Weekend Lab Assistant?

As a Weekend Lab Assistant, your primary duties include preparing and processing samples, maintaining lab equipment, recording data accurately, and ensuring the lab is clean and organized. You may also assist with inventory management, support researchers or senior technicians, and follow established protocols for safety and quality control. Due to the weekend schedule, you may work more independently but will still receive guidance from laboratory supervisors. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in a professional lab environment and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced staff when needed.

How much do lab assistants get paid?

Weekend lab assistants typically earn between $10 and $20 per hour, depending on the location, industry, and level of experience. Pay rates may vary based on the complexity of tasks, certifications, and the employer's budget.
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Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Abaxis

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Lab Assistant

Shift: 1am - 9:30am

Summary:

The Lab Assistant within the Global Diagnostics division of Zoetis is responsible for supporting our diagnostics team by performing essential laboratory tasks. This role is expected to understand and follow ZRL operating procedures and will assist with accessioning, sample preparation, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Job Duties:

  • Receive and unpack biological specimens in a timely manner
  • Accession integrated requisitions and/or manual requisitions against company targets
  • Actively transport samples to relevant departments in the lab with urgency
  • Handle and store all biological specimens in accordance with ZRL Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including but not limited to, hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation
  • Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace
  • Properly handle and dispose of medical and biohazardous waste while adhering to all applicable regulatory guidelines
  • Consistently and properly fill out laboratory logs, including but not limited to maintenance logs, environmental logs, and cleaning logs
  • Maintain several types of records, including but not limited to medical records, courier logs and manifests
  • Prepare biological specimens for shipment to offsite testing facilities, adhering to all standards set forth by regulatory bodies including the Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • Receive, store, and log all laboratory and office supplies into designated locations
  • Operate and maintain secondary laboratory equipment, including but not limited to centrifuges, pipettes, heating blocks, and slide stainers
  • Understand and follow SOPs and training modules set forth by Zoetis Reference Laboratories
  • Execute assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal to no oversight
  • Assist and facilitate the training of all duties and responsibilities of the Lab Assistant I role
  • Ad-hoc projects or tasks as assigned by management

Education/Experience:

  • Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory settingpreferred

Technical Skills Required:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent data entry skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
  • Fluency in English language

Physical Position Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch
  • Ability to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods
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Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
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Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Union City, CA, US

Year founded

1995

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