Lab Assistant IV

Labcorp • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join its team in Portland, Oregon. The role supports clinical laboratory operations by receiving and preparing specimens, entering specimen and patient information, maintaining equipment and supplies, troubleshooting specimen issues, and completing administrative records. The position follows Standard Operating Procedures to support safety and quality standards.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM, with rotating weekends. The role may require overtime as needed. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits; employees scheduled for fewer than 20 hours, as well as casual, intern, and temporary employees, are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data-entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turnaround times.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• Six months of experience in the healthcare industry, such as in a physician's office, clinic, or hospital.
• Six months of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment.
• Six months of medical or clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical laboratory specimens.
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.
• Scan and/or enter specimen and patient information.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance.
• Troubleshoot 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Tuition reimbursement for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED