LabCorp is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care through its comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. The company provides diagnostic, drug development and technology-enabled solutions for more than 120 million patient encounters per year.

We are seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Lincoln, NE.

The schedule for this position will be:7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4 days a week. Rotating day off. Rotating weekend coverage, once every 6 weeks. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rotating on-call coverage every 6 weeks, Friday to Friday.

The Lab Assistant works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Scan and/or order entry of patient and specimen information
• Perform minor instrumentation maintenance
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards
• Troubleshoot any sample related issues
• Maintain record logs in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is working properly
• Replenish test bench supplies as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BS degree in Life Science
• Previous medical/lab or production experience preferred
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to pass a data entry test
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

• Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens