LabCorp is seeking a Specialty Lab Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. This role works in a high-volume, production-based environment performing a vital component of the lab.

• Pay Range: Minimum $17.50- Maximum $20/ hourly+ 2nd shift differential

• Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 11:30am-8:00pm, with flexibility to cover weekends, holidays, different hours and/ or overtime based on operational need.

• Work Location: 1122 W Washington Blvd Ste 340 Los Angeles, CA 900015

• Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here .

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform specimen accessing and processing tasks based on laboratory SOPs
• Making sample follow up phone-calls
• Introduce and prepare biological specimens to the laboratory to ensure accurate processing
• Open specimens and pour off into secondary containers to prepare for analysis and testing
• Verify patient demographic information matches the test requisition form submitted
• Data entry of patient information into the computer system for tracking purposes
• Meet key production metrics and quality measures to ensure timely and accurate results
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities when required
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Resolve and document any problem specimens
• Handle and dispose of medical and chemical waste
• Comply with applicable environmental health and safety policies and procedures
• Operate automated instrumentation under supervision if necessary
• Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment
• Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording/ monitoring data (temperature charts), specimen storage and retrieval
• Preparing routine reagents in the department
• Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots, fibrin, ect.
• Loading, running and unloading routine analyzers
• Resolves pending lists
• Finds missing samples
• Decontaminates work areas
• Maintains files for department records
• Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations
• Disposes of biohazardous material
• Assists with the department quality improvement program
• Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate

Job Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent w/1-2 years of experience
• 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 on weekends, holidays, different hours and/ or overtime based on operational need .

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!

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