Specimen Processor I

About the role

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. This position is part of the Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Portland, OR.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Weekend rotation as needed (typically one weekend day every other month)

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identify and label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (minimum qualification)
• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior LabCorp experience
• 6 months of experience in a lab or specimen processing
• 6 months of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory
• 6 months of experience in the healthcare industry (e.g., physician’s office, clinic, or hospital)
• 6 months of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life, STD/LTD insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 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 to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.