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Lab Assistant - Chemistry
full-timeTampa

Summary

Location

Tampa

Type

full-time

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About this role

LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Tampa, FL.  This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.

The schedule for this position will be: Tuesday - Saturday 1:00am - 9:30am.

Job Duties/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

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent  

  • Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred

  • 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

  • Must pass a standardized color blindness test

  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed

If you’re looking for a career with an industry leader that offers opportunity for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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Other facts

Tech stack
Attention To Detail,Data Entry,Communication Skills,Specimen Handling,Troubleshooting,Laboratory Equipment Maintenance,Multitasking,Safety Procedures

About Labcorp

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings is a life sciences company that is integrated in guiding patient care, providing clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. The Company operates as a healthcare diagnostics company. The Company operates through two segments: LabCorp Diagnostics (LCD) and Covance Drug Development (CDD). The LCD segment is an independent clinical laboratory business, which offers menu of frequently requested and specialty testing through an integrated network of primary and specialty laboratories across the United States. The CDD segment offers drug development services, and provides a range of drug research and development (R&D) and market access services to biopharmaceutical companies and medical device companies across the world. It serves a range of customers, including managed care organizations (MCOs), biopharmaceutical companies, governmental agencies, physicians and other healthcare providers.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Medical Practices
Founding Year: 1994

What you'll do

  • The Lab Assistant is responsible for receiving and sorting clinical lab specimens, preparing them for testing, and ensuring lab equipment is functioning properly. Additional duties include troubleshooting specimen-related issues and maintaining a clean work environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Lab Assistant - Chemistry do at Labcorp?

As a Lab Assistant - Chemistry at Labcorp, you will: the Lab Assistant is responsible for receiving and sorting clinical lab specimens, preparing them for testing, and ensuring lab equipment is functioning properly. Additional duties include troubleshooting specimen-related issues and maintaining a clean work environment..

Why join Labcorp as a Lab Assistant - Chemistry?

Labcorp is a leading Medical Practices company.

Is the Lab Assistant - Chemistry position at Labcorp remote?

The Lab Assistant - Chemistry position at Labcorp is based in Tampa, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Lab Assistant - Chemistry position at Labcorp?

You can apply for the Lab Assistant - Chemistry position at Labcorp directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Labcorp on their website.