Labcorp · 7 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant I (1st Shift)
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.04/hr - $25.83/hrLabcorp is dedicated to helping people live happy and healthy lives by providing vital health information. They are seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to perform essential department duties, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and support testing personnel in sample analysis preparation.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalLife ScienceMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Successfully performs the specific department duties as set forth in the task list and/or department training checklist
Adheres to established Safety SOPs and Universal Precaution guidelines at all times. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment. Minimizes biohazard waste. Cleans workstation and materials daily
Demonstrates proficiency in applicable computer systems and software
Properly handles specimens and resolves specimen issues independently in preparation for analysis and specimen storage. Contacts internal clients for clarification as needed
Performs all procedures in accordance with the written department SOPs
Generates an appropriate audit trail for all activities
Individual is responsible for maintaining his/her complete up-to-date training file, and is accountable for correcting any deficiencies found in his/her training file
Individual is responsible for ensuring he/she is trained and training is documented prior to performing a task
The individual successfully completes, as scheduled, competency assessment, and ensures competency testing documentation is provided to management for review/retention
Provides support to testing personnel in preparation for sample analysis
Receive, open, and place in service all reagents according to SOPs
Prepare and properly label reagents and document according to SOPs
Prepares and properly labels quality control material accurately
Perform clerical functions as needed including timely filing of department records, printing of worksheets and other records, and preparing data for archival
May assist in training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood
May perform maintenance on instruments and equipment according to manufacturer and SOP requirements, and documents according to SOP
Notifies laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications
May perform pipette calibrations and document according to SOP
Attends, as scheduled, department, mandatory, and other meetings and training as required by training matrices
Introduces and develops improvement ideas for the group with the assistance of others
Provide laboratory management with a report of activities upon request
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
U.S.: Associates Degree; experience may be substituted for education
Excellent customer service skills including attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and effective communication skills
Ability to identify and communicate customer service needs
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
Effective communication skills
Excellent documentation skills
Experience with office software applications (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Labcorp
Labcorp specializes in providing physicians with laboratory tests.
Founded in 1978
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.85B2024-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2019-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $850M
1988-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
Adam Schechter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bill Haas
SVP, Northeastern US and Canada, Labcorp Diagnostics
Recent News
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