Lab Assistant

Labcorp • Burlington, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join its team in Burlington, North Carolina. The role supports clinical laboratory operations by receiving, sorting, preparing, and tracking specimens; maintaining equipment and supplies; resolving specimen-related issues; and completing administrative records. The Lab Assistant follows standard operating procedures to maintain safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The position requires comfort handling biological specimens, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with a team. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs is expected.

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan. Eligibility rules and exceptions apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data-entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• High 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

• At least 3 months of specimen processing experience.
• At least 3 months 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 standard operating procedures to ensure safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), subject to eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

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