Clinical Lab Associate

Labcorp • Buffalo, NY

4d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

OmniSeq by Labcorp is looking for a Clinical Lab Associate to join our team in Buffalo, NY . Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 The Clinical Lab Associate receives clinical and research testing material in the laboratory; accessions and routes testing material to appropriate areas; requests samples from laboratories and performs timely follow up; tracks materials sent to and received from referral laboratories; assists with quality assurance activities; inventory management. At Labcorp, we offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. We put our trust in science and in one another. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring the miracles of medicine to market sooner, as Labcorp Drug Development has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescription medicines on the market today. Pay Range: 21.00-25.00 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Knowledge of medical/laboratory terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in a healthcare discipline
• 1or more years of experience in a clinical/research setting

Responsibilities

• Receives and accessions laboratory testing material within various laboratory information management system(s) utilizing appropriate blood/body fluid precautions
• Stores laboratory samples maintaining the integrity of the physical/electronic inventory
• Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages
• Obtains required release of information signatures from patients to obtain laboratory materials when required
• Packages laboratory material for delivery to referral testing laboratories in accordance with regulatory and HIPAA requirements
• Packages diagnostic specimens for return in accordance with regulatory and HIPAA requirements
• Assists in ordering, receiving, storing, distributing, and controlling laboratory supply inventories
• Maintains files and stores relevant laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory standards for required storage periods.
• Participates in laboratory quality assurance activities
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature and participating in in-service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

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.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees