Lab Assistant

Lab; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp in San Diego is seeking a dedicated Specimen Processing Associate for the 3rd shift, casual/per diem, with hours as needed. You will prepare specimens, route and label them, and ensure accurate data entry and timely processing.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort handling biological specimens, and experience in a lab or healthcare setting. The role offers pay $17.75-$20.00 per hour with shift differential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ months of experience in a lab/specimen processing preferred.
• Experience in a medical/clinical laboratory environment preferred.
• Experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., physician office, clinic, hospital) preferred.
• Experience in assembly/manufacturing production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack and route specimens to staging areas.
• Identify and label specimens accurately.
• Pack and ship specimens to testing facilities.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Enter patient information data accurately and timely.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.

Skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical lifting up to 40 lbs

Color vision test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in San Diego, CA.

Work Schedule: 3rd Shift - This is a Casual/Per Diem position; hours will be "as needed" and the start and end times will vary.

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

Minimum Qualification:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualification

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• 3 months or more of experience in a lab or specimen processing
• 3 months’ or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory environment
• 3 months or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital
• 3 months of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment

Additional Job Standards

• 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
• Able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

**Pay Range: $17.75 - $20.00 per hour. Plus shift differential

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

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. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. 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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