Specialty Lab Assistant (Histology) - Rotating Shift- PRN

Labcorp • Lakewood, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join its team in Lakewood, Colorado. This casual/per diem position has a rotating shift schedule, with hours as needed. The role supports laboratory operations by receiving, sorting, and preparing clinical specimens, entering specimen and patient information, maintaining equipment and supplies, troubleshooting specimen issues, and completing administrative records. The Lab Assistant must follow Standard Operating Procedures and help maintain safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic 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.
• One or more years of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic, or hospital.
• One year of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment.
• One or more years of experience in a medical or clinical laboratory.

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

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for 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, as well as 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

• Education Level: High school or GED