Night-Shift Lab Assistant: Specimen Prep & Data Entry

Labcorp; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Raritan, NJ is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team on a Tue-Sat schedule from 1:00 am to 9:30 am. You will receive and sort clinical lab specimens, prepare them for testing, and ensure equipment functions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Minimum qualification is a high school diploma with preference for 3+ months of specimen processing and lab experience. The role requires basic computer/data entry skills, precision, and ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 months or more of specimen processing experience.
• 3 months or more of medical or laboratory experience.
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts.
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp in Raritan, NJ is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team on a Tue-Sat schedule from 1:00 am to 9:30 am. You will receive and sort clinical lab specimens, prepare them for testing, and ensure equipment functions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Minimum qualification is a high school diploma with preference for 3+ months of specimen processing and lab experience. The role requires basic computer/data entry skills, precision, and ability to work independently or in a team.