Lab Assistant

Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month.

If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for the Lab Assistant position!

Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Lab Assistant team in San Diego, CA. The Specimen Accessioner will be responsible for performing specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing
• Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Resolve and document any problem specimens Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste
• Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary

Requirements :

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent w / 1-2 years of experience
• Previous medical / lab or production experience preferred
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to pass a data entry test
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong attention to detail
• 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
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens

Schedule : Per Diem / On Call, 3rd shift

Pay Range :

$19 - $23 per hour plus a 3rd shift differential

Benefits :

All job offers will be based on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience,

applicable degrees / certifications, as

well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD / LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable.

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Work Schedule : 3rd shift On Call

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Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

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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

produ

ion exper

ience is preferred

Comfortability with handling biological specimens?

Ability to accurately

identify

specimens?

Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills

High level of attent

ion to detail with the ability to prioritize and mult

itask

Ability

to work in a fast paced production environm

ent 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

If y

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looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional c

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and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer :

As an EOE / AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions / needs), 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.

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