Laboratory Specimen Processor

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life benefits

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings is looking for a Specimen Processor in Burlington, NC. This role involves preparing laboratory specimens for analysis and involves attention to detail, effective communication, and handling biological specimens.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and offers a third shift work schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00pm to 7:30am. Comprehensive benefits are available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Comfortable handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to handle physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Data entry of patient information accurately and timely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Specimen Processor to join our team in Burlington, NC. Work Schedule: Third Shift, Tuesday-Saturday 11:00pm to 7:30am.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 months or more of specimen processing experience
• 3 months or more of medical or laboratory experience

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortability with handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• 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 handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

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 for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) Plan for employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees.
• All foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO for employees on a 7 on/7 off schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does 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. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.