Lab Assistant - Specimen Prep & Data Entry

Labcorp; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is hiring a Lab Assistant in Raritan, NJ to support our clinical lab operations. The shift runs Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30am to 4pm, providing a stable daytime schedule in a fast-paced production environment.

You will receive and sort specimens, prepare samples for testing, perform data entry, maintain equipment, and follow SOPs to ensure safety and quality. A high school diploma is required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience handling biological specimens is beneficial.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong attention to detail with multitasking capability.

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

Biological specimens

Specimen identification

Data entry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Physical requirements

Color vision

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is hiring a Lab Assistant in Raritan, NJ to support our clinical lab operations. The shift runs Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30am to 4pm, providing a stable daytime schedule in a fast-paced production environment.

You will receive and sort specimens, prepare samples for testing, perform data entry, maintain equipment, and follow SOPs to ensure safety and quality. A high school diploma is required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and a 401(k).