Lab Assistant

Labcorp • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join its team in Tampa, Florida. The role supports laboratory operations by receiving, sorting, and preparing clinical specimens for testing, entering specimen and patient information, and helping maintain equipment, supplies, and a clean and safe work environment. The position follows Standard Operating Procedures to support safety and quality standards and includes specimen troubleshooting and administrative duties as requested.

The work schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Employees must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role and may need to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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

• Eligible employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week may receive 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.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours, and casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work a 7-on/7-off schedule are eligible for 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