Specialty Lab Assistant

Labcorp; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Monrovia, CA is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team. The role involves receiving and sorting clinical lab specimens, preparing them for testing, data entry, and ensuring equipment operation. The position requires a high school diploma and prior Labcorp or healthcare experience is preferred.

The shift runs Monday through Friday from 2:00 am to 10:30 am, with potential overtime depending on business needs. The job emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely processing of specimens.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• 3 months or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital.
• 3 months or more of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment.
• 3 months or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experience.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Monrovia, CA.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 am - 10:30 am. Additional days and hours may be required depending on business needs

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualification

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• 3 months or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital
• 3 months or more of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment
• 3 months or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experience

Additional Job Standards

• 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
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Pay Range: $17.75 - $22.76 per hour. Plus shift differential

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

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.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

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