Entry level lab associate

Labcorp; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a dedicated Specimen Accessioner in Louisville. Responsibilities include preparing laboratory specimens, data entry, and ensuring accuracy in specimen handling. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma, attention to detail, and are comfortable with biological samples. This role offers comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• No relative experience required; 1-2+ years relative experience is a plus.
• Previous medical or production experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Comfortable handling biological specimens

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Louisville. The Specimen Accessioner will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 5:30pm – 2:00am, and rotating Saturdays 7:00pm-11:00pm

Work Location

11751 Interchange Drive, Louisville, KY

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• No relative experience required; 1-2+ years relative experience (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment) is a plus
• Previous medical or production experience is a plus
• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blind test

Equal Opportunity

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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