Lab Assistant - Core Lab

Labcorp • Holyoke, MA

4d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join its Core Lab team in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The role supports laboratory testing by receiving, sorting, and preparing clinical specimens, handling specimen and patient information, and helping maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. The position requires following standard operating procedures and maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be needed based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data-entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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 handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Three months or more of specimen processing experience.
• Three months or more of medical or 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

• Comprehensive benefits for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, casual employees, interns, and temporary employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work a 7-on/7-off schedule receive the listed benefits except PTO or FTO.

What This Job Offers

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