Lab Assistant

Labcorp • South San Francisco, CA

6d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join its Monogram Biosciences team in South San Francisco, California. The role supports clinical laboratory operations by receiving, sorting, and preparing specimens for testing, entering specimen and patient information, and helping maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, records, and a clean and safe work environment. The Lab Assistant follows Standard Operating Procedures to maintain safety and quality standards.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with rotating weekends (one month working weekends and one month off weekends). Overtime may be needed. The pay range is $20.00–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Strong computer knowledge and data-entry skills.
• 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 sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• Six months or more of experience in a medical or clinical laboratory.
• Six months or more of healthcare industry experience, such as in a physician's office, clinic, or hospital.
• Six months or more of experience with data entry in Laboratory Information Systems.

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

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

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