Lab Support Clerk- Floater

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 24,452 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LCA Lab. Corp. of America is seeking an Onsite Lab Support Clerk in Itasca, IL, to prepare laboratory specimens for testing and communicate with client staff. Successful candidates will have at least a high school diploma and 1 year of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office are required.

The job includes rotating shifts and offers a pay range of $17.75 – $22.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in laboratory, accessioning, data entry, or manufacturing required.
• Comfortable handling biological specimens.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Communicate effectively with client office staff.
• Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title and Location

Onsite Lab Support Clerk – Itasca, IL

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 5:00pm – 1:30am, rotating Saturdays as needed. Hours may vary.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Communicate effectively with client office staff.
• Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Perform accurate data entry of patient information.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities.
• Scrub requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing items updated.
• Spin, freeze, split and other special services as needed based on client.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1 year or more experience in laboratory, accessioning, data entry, or manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year or more of medical or patient‑facing healthcare experience.

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• At least 21 years old.

Vaccination Requirement

This position requires full vaccination against COVID‑19 or qualification for medical or religious accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $17.75 – $22.00 per hour, eligible for 2nd shift differential.

Employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive 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 working fewer than 20 hours, casual, intern, and temporary positions are eligible only for the 401(k) plan. Employees on a 7‑on/7‑off schedule are eligible for all benefits except PTO/FTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and do 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. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Labcorp encourages all applicants with disabilities to apply and provides accommodations as needed.