Specialty Lab Assistant

Labcorp • San Diego, CA

1d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join its team in San Diego, California. The role involves receiving, sorting, and preparing clinical laboratory specimens; entering and scanning specimen and patient information; maintaining equipment and supplies; resolving specimen-related issues; and supporting a clean, safe, quality-focused laboratory environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Additional days and hours may be required based on business needs.

The position pays $17.75 to $22.76 per hour. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including 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. Eligibility varies for employees working fewer than 20 hours, casual employees, interns, temporary employees, and employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data-entry skills.
• 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 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.
• Three months or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic, or hospital.
• Three months or more of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment.
• Three months or more of medical or clinical 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 Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to eligibility and schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

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