Specialty Lab Assistant

LabCorp is seeking a Specialty Lab Assistant to join our team in Miami, FL. This role works in a high-volume, hospital based environment performing a vital component of the lab. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 9:30am-6pm.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accurately identifies all specimens and part types for each case received.
• Accurately identify and label specimens 
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store specimen samples 
• Enters all data in an accurate and timely manner 
• Resolve and document any problem specimens
• Receive and sort lab specimens
• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
• Troubleshoot any specimen-related issues
• 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 stand

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 overtime as needed

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, pleaseclick here. 

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