Specialty Lab Assistant

LabCorp is seeking a Specialty Lab Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. This role works in a high-volume, production-based environment performing a vital component of the lab.

Location :

1122 W Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Schedule : Monday through Friday from 11 : 30am to 8 : 00pm, with flexibility to cover different hours and working overtime / on weekend as scheduled.

Pay : $18-$24 per hour plus.

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.

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 and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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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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

Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment

Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording / monitoring data (temperature charts), specimen storage and retrieval

• Performs reagent inventory tasks
• Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks

Preparing routine reagents in the department

Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots, fibrin, etc.

Loading, running and unloading routine analyzers

Resolves pending lists

Finds missing samples

Decontaminates work areas

Maintains files for department records

Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations

Disposes of biohazardous material

Assists with the department quality improvement program

Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate

Job Requirements :

Requires a High School Diploma or 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

Must pass a standardized color blindness test

Flexibility to work in the weekend or overtime as needed

If you're looking for a career with an industry leader that offers opportunity for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

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