Lab assistant

LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Birmingham, AL.  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: Sunday - Thursday, 8:00 pm — 4:30 am.

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 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

Explore Birmingham, Alabama!

In Birmingham, also known as the Magic City, you can enjoy a wonderful climate with typically mild winters and the delightful friendliness of the individuals who make up the vibrant community.  Birmingham is located in north central Alabama.  Birmingham has a revitalized downtown area where you can enjoy beautiful historic buildings, delicious local eateries, and a multitude of fun activities and exciting entertainment events to choose from, such as concerts, productions, and various sporting events at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (Alabama’s largest outdoor amphitheater), Vulcan Park and Museum, Railroad Park, Tannehill State Park, Top Golf, the Birmingham Barons at Regions Field, museums such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, art galleries, the lovely Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the McWane Science Center, the Birmingham Zoo, the Alabama Ballet, the historic Alabama Theatre, Birmingham Children’s Theatre, and more.  The city was host of the 2022 World Games.  With a vast amount of green space, those who enjoy the outdoors will find an abundance of options to keep them busy in or near the Magic City.  Birmingham is known for being a more affordable place to live than other cities that are comparable in size and also has a world-class medical research university.  All in all, Birmingham offers the best of both worlds with its small town feel and big city conveniences.

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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.

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