Lab Assistant

North Carolina, United States

Job Description


External / Published Job Title

Molecular Oncology Lab Assistant

Requirements

  • Requires an AAS degree in a life science OR a high school diploma with 1-2 years of clinical lab experience
  • Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain quality standards determined by the clinical laboratory
  • Attention to detail and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Previous experience working in a lab setting preferred, but not required
Internal and External Description

The Integrated Oncology division of LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join their Molecular Oncology team! The Lab Assistant will support testing performed in the Molecular Oncology Department. Testing performed by this department includes a wide array of routine and clinical trial assays that are designed to help physicians treat patients for various types of cancer.

This position will have 1st shift hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday - Thursday.

Responsibilities:
  • Performs daily worksheet preparation.
  • Performs specimen receiving and accessioning.
  • Includes coordinating, identifying and requesting shared samples.
  • Includes prioritizing, sorting, scanning, tracking and routing of samples to the appropriate testing laboratories in the Laboratory Information System.
  • Corresponding with other laboratory support groups to resolve client inquiries and concerns.
  • Reviewing test orders prior to specimen processing to ensure sample type is appropriate and all necessary information is included. This includes identifying mis-orders and contacting clients to obtain information necessary to complete testing performed at CMBP.
  • Calling clients to notify them of delayed or abnormal test results.
  • Performs various laboratory maintenance procedures.
  • Performs daily and weekly laboratory disinfection.
  • Performs specimen delivery to required campus locations and labs.
  • Addresses and responds to specimen inquiries throughout the day.
  • Monitors and maintains consumable inventory.
  • Performs data entry as needed.
  • Adheres to the laboratory s quality control policies and maintains appropriate logs and records as required.
  • Adheres to the laboratory s safety and compliance policies.
  • Maintains 5S responsibilities.
The 7,000-acre Research Triangle Park is the largest research park in the United States, and is home to over 140 organizations (Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Information Technology /Telecommunications) and has around 45,000 full time employees entering the Park each day. The Research Triangle itself is named for the Triangle formed by the three universities: Duke University at Durham, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

About LabCorp

With scientific expertise in esoteric testing, genomics, and clinical and anatomic pathology, LabCorp processes tests on approximately 470,000 specimens each day, applying advances in medicine and science to laboratory testing. LabCorp operates a sophisticated laboratory network, with corporate headquarters in Burlington, NC, and more than 48,000 employees worldwide. Our 220,000 clients include physician offices, hospitals, managed care organizations, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under ticker symbol LH. To learn more about our organization, visit our website at: .

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 .

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant\'s race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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. We encourage all to apply.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4333066
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    North Carolina, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned