Lab Assistant, Microbiology
Labcorp
Phoenix, AZFresher48m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Phoenix, AZ.
Work Schedule: Night Shift, Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 am - 8:30 am. Required overtime based on business needs.
Key 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 & Tech Stack
- Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Comfortability with handling biological specimens
- Able to accurately identify specimens
- High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
- Able to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
- Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Able pass a standardized color blindness test
Preferred Qualification
- One or more years of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment
- One or more years of experience in a clinical, hospital, reference, or diagnostic laboratory setting
- One or more years of experience in specimen processing, accessioning, or sample handling
- One or more years of knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and quality standards
- One or more years of experience in handling blood, urine, tissue, or other biological specimens
- One or more years of experience using laboratory information systems (LIS) or electronic medical record systems