Lab Assistant

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) / Flexible TimeOff

Job summary

Henry Ford Warren Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant for evening hours (1:30 pm to 10:00 pm) with a 3-day rotating schedule and every other weekend. The role includes receiving and sorting clinical lab specimens, preparing them for testing, and documenting information in the system.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred one year of medical or lab experience. Candidates should be detail‑oriented, able to multitask, and comfortable handling biological specimens.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: 1+ year medical or lab experience.
• Comfortable with handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills.
• High attention to detail with ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet turnaround times.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to pass a color vision test.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Color vision test

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lab Assistant

Position: Lab Assistant at Henry Ford Warren Hospital, Warren, MI.

Work Schedule: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm, 3 rotating days per week and every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Scan and/or enter specimen and patient information
• Ensure lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
• Troubleshoot specimen-related issues
• Replenish test bench supplies as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: 1 or more years of medical or lab experience

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable with handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

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

Equal Employment 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. 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.