Lab Assistant-NF303

<div> <p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Columbia, TN. This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;">The schedule for this position will be: Monday - Friday, 1:00pm to 9:30 with a half hour lunch.</p> <p><strong>Job Duties/Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Receive and sort clinical lab specimens</li> <li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Prepare specimens for testing and analysis <span style="background: yellow;">(<strong>can be more specific dependent on department)</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information</li> <li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance</li> <li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Troubleshoot any specimen related issues</li> <li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Replenish test bench supplies as needed</li> <li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Maintain a clean and safe work environment</li> <li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested</li> <li><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span>Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards</li> </ul> </div><p><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;font-family: "lucida sans";"><strong>Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul> <li><span style="font-size: 8.0pt;font-family: "lucida sans";">Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent w/1-2 years of experience</span></li> <li style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">Previous medical/lab or production experience preferred</span></li> <li style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">Basic computer knowledge and ability to pass a data entry test</span></li> <li style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">Knowledge of <span style="background: yellow;">(list specific instrumentation here)</span></span></li> <li style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Symbol;color: black;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Symbol;color: black;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;color: black;">Strong attention to detail </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Symbol;color: black;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;color: black;">Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Symbol;background: yellow;color: black;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;background: yellow;color: black;">Able to pass a standardized color blindness test</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">Flexibility to work overtime as needed</span></li> <li style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode" , sans-serif;">Ability to accurately identify specimens </span></li> <li style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode" , sans-serif;">Comfortability with handling biological specimens </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-left: 0.5in;"></p> <p><strong><em><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">If you're looking for a career with an industry leader that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!</span></em></strong></p> <p></p>