Lab Assistant - Triage/Courier

Labcorp•Raritan, NJ

13d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join its team in Raritan, New Jersey. The position combines specimen processing and driver/courier duties. The role involves receiving, sorting, scanning, shipping, and delivering clinical specimens, along with maintaining accurate records and meeting department production and quality standards. Courier duties include loading and unloading specimens, completing pickups and deliveries, and safely operating a company vehicle. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The role requires handling biological specimens and physical tasks including receiving bins weighing up to 50 pounds and delivering trolleys weighing up to 400 pounds. Overtime may be required as needed. Pay is $17.75–$20 per hour plus shift differential. Employees regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a range of benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
At least 21 years of age.
Comfort handling biological specimens.
Ability to accurately identify specimens.
Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills.
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 as needed.

Nice To Haves

Three months or more of driver/courier experience.
Three months or more of specimen processing experience.

Responsibilities

Unpack specimens and route them to their respective staging areas.
Pack and ship specimens to the appropriate testing facilities.
Receive and stack bins of clinical lab specimens weighing up to 50 pounds.
Scan specimen bins into the system and reconcile them against the manifest for accuracy.
Deliver trolleys weighing up to 400 pounds to departments throughout the lab.
Collect empty plastic bins throughout the building and return them to the point of entry.
Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested.
Meet department activity and production goals.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures to meet safety and quality standards.
Load and unload specimens in and out of the vehicle as required.
Complete pickups and deliveries in a timely manner.
Handle specimens and lab samples safely and efficiently.
Safely operate the company vehicle and obey traffic laws.
Use a handheld electronic device to manage daily pickups.
Work with the supervisor or manager regarding pickups as needed.
Evaluate traffic patterns, alternative routes, and weather conditions as needed.