Lab Assistant: Fast-Paced Specimen Prep & Data Entry

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, TX. This Casual/Per Diem position means hours will be as needed and vary with staffing and patient volume.

Responsibilities include receiving and sorting clinical lab specimens, preparing samples for testing, data entry, and maintaining equipment. A high school diploma is required; lab experience is preferred, with flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior medical/lab experience preferred.
• Comfort with handling biological specimens.
• Ability to identify specimens accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens.
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis, including micro set ups.
• May perform waived testing and proficiency testing as required for competency.
• Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information.
• Ensure lab equipment is working and perform minor instrumentation maintenance.
• Troubleshoot specimen-related issues.
• Replenish test bench supplies and maintain a clean, 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

Communication skills

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, TX. This Casual/Per Diem position means hours will be as needed and vary with staffing and patient volume.

Responsibilities include receiving and sorting clinical lab specimens, preparing samples for testing, data entry, and maintaining equipment. A high school diploma is required; lab experience is preferred, with flexibility to work overtime as needed.