Specialty Lab Assistant - Cytology

Labcorp

Birmingham, AL, USA
Specimen processing and preparation
Data entry and record keeping
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Receive and sort clinical lab specimens, prepare them for testing and analysis, and handle data entry of specimen and patient information

Job Summary

  • Receive and sort clinical lab specimens, prepare them for testing and analysis, and handle data entry of specimen and patient information.
  • Ensure all lab equipment is working properly, perform minor instrumentation maintenance, and troubleshoot any specimen-related issues.
  • Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Matching Summary

Receive and sort clinical lab specimens, prepare them for testing and analysis, and handle data entry of specimen and patient information.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Specimen processing and preparation
  • Data entry and record keeping
  • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Handling biological specimens
  • Attention to detail and multitasking

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for helping people
  • Drive for service
  • Continuous learning and professional growth

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3 months specimen processing experience
  • 3 months medical or laboratory experience
  • Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
  • Pass a standardized color blindness test

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