Specialty Lab Assistant Cytology

Labcorp; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,196 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading clinical laboratory in Lakewood, CO is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant to join the Cytology team. The role involves handling lab specimens, preparing them for analysis, and ensuring optimal lab operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, attention to detail, and some experience in a lab or production setting. Benefits include medical and retirement plans, depending on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred.
• Must pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

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.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to multitask

Comfortable handling biological specimens

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our Cytology team in Lakewood, CO. This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.

Base pay range: $18.29/hr - $22.00/hr. Pay range and application details are found in the job description.

Application Window Closes: 9/26/25.

Job 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

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• 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 sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), PTO or FTO, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Company Information

• 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.
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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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