Sr Lab Assistant

Labcorp • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Seattle, WA. This role involves receiving and sorting clinical lab specimens, preparing them for testing and analysis, and managing data entry. The Lab Assistant will also be responsible for equipment maintenance, troubleshooting specimen issues, replenishing supplies, and maintaining a safe work environment. This position requires adherence to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• 6 months or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experience
• 6 months or more of experience in specimen acceptability

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information
• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
• Troubleshoot any 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
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Annual Leave (accrue up to 18 days per year, includes 8 holidays)
• Sick Leave (0.0333 hours of sick leave for each hour of work) capped at 64 hours per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees