Sample Handling Assistant I

Labcorp • Madison, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Sample Handling Assistant I to join its team in Madison, Wisconsin. The role performs sample management and archive tasks, including sample receipt, labeling, tracking, inventory, storage, shipping, archival, and disposal. It also supports sample accessioning, documentation, discrepancy resolution, audit responses, process improvement, training, and compliance with company procedures and applicable safety requirements. The position requires maintaining sample and study integrity, confidentiality, storage units, and appropriate security and access controls. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; flexible working hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required. The stated pay rate is $19 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to lift up to 25 kilos/50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Trained in handling potentially hazardous chemicals and infectious substances or materials, and approved to handle radioactivity as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of sample-handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample management and/or archive tasks, including labeling, receipt, transferring, tracking, inventory, archival, shipping, and disposal of samples and/or materials.
• Perform sample accessioning tasks, including opening boxes, inventorying and labeling, receiving and storing samples, and pulling and returning samples.
• Use tracking systems as appropriate to maintain sample and study integrity.
• Interpret protocols and relevant documentation, including Sample Analysis Outlines and client paperwork, accurately.
• Document and communicate discrepancies to appropriate personnel and assist with problem solving.
• Assist with audit responses to QAU inspections.
• Maintain client and business confidentiality.
• Prioritize individual workloads and responsibilities.
• Contribute to a cohesive team environment and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Support process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to applicable company Global, Regional, and Local SOPs, Environmental, Health and Safety regulations, and company policies.
• Use environmental system monitors as appropriate and maintain storage units.
• Follow company procedures for security and access to relevant areas and data, and protect sample integrity.
• Assist with training and development relevant to the grade.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.

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 (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours per week, and casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

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