Lab Assistant - Molecular

Labcorp•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. Work Schedule: Morning Shift, Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. Overtime required as need. At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Comfortability with handling biological specimens
Able to accurately identify specimens
Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Able to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
Able to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Current or prior Labcorp experience
One year or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital
One year or more of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment
One year or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory

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