Clinical Lab Assistant - Specimen Processing & Data Entry

Labcorp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Houston, TX lab. The 1st shift runs 8am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday. You will receive and sort clinical specimens, prepare them for testing, and perform data entry of specimen and patient information to support accurate diagnostics.

The minimum qualification is a High School Diploma or GED. Preferred candidates have 1 year of medical/clinical lab experience and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year or more medical/clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Color vision testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Scan and enter specimen and patient information
• Ensure lab equipment is functioning and perform minor maintenance
• Troubleshoot specimen-related issues
• Replenish test bench supplies as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Complete record logs and administrative duties
• Follow SOPs to ensure safety and quality

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Houston, TX lab. The 1st shift runs 8am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday. You will receive and sort clinical specimens, prepare them for testing, and perform data entry of specimen and patient information to support accurate diagnostics.

The minimum qualification is a High School Diploma or GED. Preferred candidates have 1 year of medical/clinical lab experience and basic computer skills.