Lab Assistant - 3rd Shift
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
Requirements
- Comfortable with handling biological specimens
- Able to accurately identify specimens
- Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A basic understanding of standard operating procedures
- Able to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Able to handle the physical requirements of the position
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Additional Job Standards
- Attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
Qualifications
- 3 months or more of specimen processing experience
- 3 months or more of medical or laboratory experience
Skills
- Comfortable with handling biological specimens
- Able to accurately identify specimens
- Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A basic understanding of standard operating procedures
- Able to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Able to handle the physical requirements of the position
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- STD/LTD
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 4:00am to 12:30pm
Company Information
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 Burlington, NC.
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. We encourage all to apply.