Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Management

OLSA Resources, Inc.; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading-edge medical laboratory testing company in Burlington, NC is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to manage specimen processing and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include performing technical and non-technical procedures, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring proper specimen management. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and proficiency in both written and verbal communication. This role offers the chance to contribute to an essential healthcare service and work within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with lab procedures and specimen storage.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks and maintain records.
• Detail-oriented to manage specimen accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform all paperwork, technical, and non-technical procedures for specimens.
• Assign identification numbers and check for accuracy.
• Forward specimens to designated laboratory locations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with numbers

Written and verbal communications

Job description

Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Management

We are a leading-edgemedical laboratory testing company currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our team in Burlington, NC.

• Performs all paperwork, technical, and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens
• Assigns specific computer generated identification numbers, checks for accuracy, and records all items processed
• Forwards accessioned specimens to designated laboratory location(s)
• Locating and correcting any discrepancies
• Learn and keep familiar with lab procedures and location of stored specimens
• Locates specimens and pulls from various departments as requested
• Administrative: Answer telephones, maintain logs/records, organizational skills, proficiency with numbers, research information, use computerized databases, written and verbal communications