lab assistant Burlington, NC
Job description
LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Burlington, NC. This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.
The schedule for this position will be a Third Shift Tuesday-Saturday 11:00pm to 7:30am.
Job Duties/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 equivalent
- Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred
- 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 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
Offer guidance and support for all team members to be able to carry out all tasks. * to Receive and properly identify specimen packages. * Set up, utilize and trouble shoot Inbound Tracking, SRS/SIS and/or Dispatch Database. * Open packages and sort specimens according to the department standards. * Pack and ship specimens using appropriate couriers and databases * Triage specimens according to department processes. * Perform matching and merging when applicable. * Troubleshoot problems that arise during the receiving, accessioning and document imaging processes. Support coworkers to complete all tasks * Notify Team Leads/Supervisors/designees of missing specimens. * May assist or lead a missing specimen search.
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s 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. For more detailed information, please click here.
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