Lab Assistant — Specimen Processing & Lab Support (Tampa)

Labcorp; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Tampa, FL team. The role involves receiving and sorting clinical lab specimens, preparing them for testing, data entry, and maintaining a clean, compliant work area.

Scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 6 am to 2:30 pm, you will support high-throughput operations in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, with any specimen processing or medical lab exposure considered an asset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 months or more of specimen processing experience.
• 3 months or more of medical or laboratory experience.
• Comfortable handling biological specimens.
• Able to perform data entry and basic computer skills.
• Able to pass a color vision test.
• Willingness to work overtime or alternate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens.
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.
• Data entry of specimen and patient information.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow SOPs to ensure safety and quality.
• Troubleshoot specimen related issues.
• Replenish test bench supplies and complete administrative duties.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Tampa, FL team. The role involves receiving and sorting clinical lab specimens, preparing them for testing, data entry, and maintaining a clean, compliant work area.

Scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 6 am to 2:30 pm, you will support high-throughput operations in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, with any specimen processing or medical lab exposure considered an asset.