Lab Assistant - Full Time- 1st Shift

Labcorp; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

PTO/FTO

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Houston, TX. The role supports specimen handling, processing and data entry in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred experience in healthcare, labs, or production settings. We value accuracy, safety and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in healthcare industry preferred (1 year).
• Experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment (1 year).
• Experience in a medical/clinical laboratory is preferred (1 year).
• Ability to handle biological specimens and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens.
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.
• Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information.
• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance.
• Troubleshoot any 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 aLab Assistantto join our team in Houston, TX.

Schedule

1st Shift, Sunday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm and overtime as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical labspecimens
• Preparespecimens for testing and analysis
• Scan and/or data entry ofspecimenand patient information
• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
• Troubleshoot anyspecimenrelated 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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

PreferredQualification:

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• 1 year ormore ofexperiencein the healthcare industry, such as a physician’s office,clinic or hospital
• 1 yearof experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment
• 1 year or more ofexperiencein amedical/clinical laboratory experience

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortability with handling biologicalspecimens
• Ability to accurately identifyspecimens
• 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
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

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

Benefits

• 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.
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Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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