Laboratory Assistant I

Labcorp•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to join our Core Automated Testing team in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves performing specific department duties, adhering to safety protocols, handling specimens, preparing reagents and quality control materials, and performing clerical functions. The position also offers opportunities for training new employees and potentially performing instrument maintenance and pipette calibrations. Labcorp is a global life sciences company dedicated to improving health and lives through science, offering a path filled with opportunities for growth and continuous learning.

Requirements

Associates Degree; experience may be substituted for education.

Nice To Haves

One year laboratory assistant experience

Responsibilities

Successfully performs the specific department duties as set forth in the task list and/or department training checklist.
Adheres to established Safety SOPs and Universal Precaution guidelines at all times. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment. Minimizes biohazard waste. Cleans workstation and materials daily.
Demonstrates proficiency in applicable computer systems and software.
Properly handles specimens and resolves specimen issues independently in preparation for analysis and specimen storage. Contacts internal clients for clarification as needed.
Performs all procedures in accordance with the written department SOPs.
Generates an appropriate audit trail for all activities.
Provides support to testing personnel in preparation for sample analysis.
Receive, open, and place in service all reagents according to SOPs.
Prepare and properly label reagents and document according to SOPs.
Prepares and properly labels quality control material accurately.
Perform clerical functions as needed including timely filing of department records, printing of worksheets and other records, and preparing data for archival.
May assist in training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.
May perform maintenance on instruments and equipment according to manufacturer and SOP requirements, and documents according to SOP. Notifies laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications.
May perform pipette calibrations and document according to SOP.
Attends, as scheduled, department, mandatory, and other meetings and training as required by training matrices.
Introduces and develops improvement ideas for the group with the assistance of others.
Provide laboratory management with a report of activities upon request.
Individual is responsible for maintaining his/her complete up-to-date training file, and is accountable for correcting any deficiencies found in his/her training file.
Individual is responsible for ensuring he/she is trained and training is documented prior to performing a task.
The individual successfully completes, as scheduled, competency assessment, and ensures competency testing documentation is provided to management for review/retention.