Lab Assistant - 3rd Shift

Labcorp • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Lab Assistant – 3rd Shift – Houston, TX – Be Part of a Growing Team! Why Join Us? At LabCorp, we believe in teamwork, continuous learning, and creating opportunities for growth. As a Lab Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting accurate and timely testing that impacts patient care. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn, this is your chance to build a rewarding career in the clinical laboratory field. Schedule: 3rd Shift, Monday-Friday 11pm-7:30am and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (1–2 years of relevant experience preferred)
• Previous lab, medical, or production experience is a plus
• Comfortable handling biological specimens and following safety protocols
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Ability to thrive in a high volume fast-paced environment and meet turnaround times
• Flexible and willing to work overtime when needed
• Proactive team player who takes initiative and is eager to learn and grow

Nice To Haves

• Previous lab, medical, or production experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and prepare clinical specimens for testing and analysis
• Pull samples throughout the shift to ensure timely testing and workflow efficiency
• Accurately enter specimen and patient data into the system
• Monitor and maintain lab equipment; perform minor maintenance as needed
• Troubleshoot specimen-related issues with a problem-solving mindset
• Keep workstations stocked and organized for smooth operations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment
• Complete logs and administrative tasks with precision
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures to uphold safety and quality standards

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees