Specialty Lab Assistant

Labcorp; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 29,205 - 36,409; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Lab Assistant in Tukwila, WA. This entry-level role involves sorting clinical lab specimens, preparing them for testing, and maintaining lab equipment in a high-volume environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and previous lab or medical experience is preferred. Comprehensive benefits included for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred.
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Must pass a standardized color blindness test.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens.
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.
• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

Pay Range: $21.20 - $26.43 hourly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 4:00 am to 12:30 pm; overtime and rotating weekends may be required

Work Location: 2811 S 102nd Street Tukwila, WA

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), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (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.

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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