Lab Assistant - Molecular
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join their team in Phoenix, AZ. Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. They advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation, and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges by leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions, and data-driven innovation. The role involves meaningful work, career growth, and making a real impact on people's health around the world.
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 pass a standardized color blindness test
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment
- One or more years of experience in a clinical, hospital, reference, or diagnostic laboratory setting
- One or more years of experience in specimen processing, accessioning, or sample handling
- One or more years of knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and quality standards
- One or more years of experience in handling blood, urine, tissue, or other biological specimens
- One or more years of experience using laboratory information systems (LIS) or electronic medical record systems
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
Benefits
- Opportunity to do meaningful work
- Opportunity to grow your career
- Opportunity to make a real impact on people's health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
