Lab Assistant
Labcorp
South San Francisco, CAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Diploma
- Must know
- NetworkingPatient careTroubleshooting
- Work
- On-site in South San Francisco
- Pay
- $20–$22 an hour
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting32%Patient care31%Networking2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Lab Assistant position
- Join the Monogram Biosciences team in South San Francisco, CA
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm with rotating weekends (one month on weekends and one month off weekends)
- Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
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
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Comfortability with handling biological specimens
- Ability to accurately identify specimens
- Strong 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
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Qualifications
- 6 months or more of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experience
- 6 months or more of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital
- 6 months or more experience with data entry in Laboratory Information Systems
- Current or prior Labcorp experience