Night-Shift Lab Reference Clerk – Specimen Prep

Labcorp; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Reference Test Clerk to join our Birmingham, AL team. The role supports laboratory operations with specimen processing and result release on a 3:00am–11:30am Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable 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 pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
• 3 months or more of specimen processing experience.
• 3 months or more of medical or laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for various analysis and testing.
• Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems.
• Send test requests to proper location and release test results.
• Assist clients with any specimen related requests or inquiries.
• Process specimens to be sent out to additional facilities.
• Provide support to various areas of the laboratory.
• Perform sample sorting, racking and retrieving.
• Prepare record logs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Data entry

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

Color vision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Reference Test Clerk to join our Birmingham, AL team. The role supports laboratory operations with specimen processing and result release on a 3:00am–11:30am Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.