Lab Assistant - Flow Cytometry

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 in Phoenix, AZ, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. 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
• Able to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Able to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Overtime required based on business needs.

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 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.