Lab Assistant

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing 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 address some of the world’s most important health challenges.

About the role

As a Lab Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact on people’s health. We leverage advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions, and data-driven innovation to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients.

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 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

Qualifications

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

Schedule

Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, rotating weekends. Additional days and hours may be required based on business needs.

Pay

$17.75 - $22.76 per hour, plus shift differential. Pay is based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, internal equity, and market data.

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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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