Lab Assistant - Histology

Company: Labcorp
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, TX. This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.
The schedule for this position will be 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
• Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information
• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
• Troubleshoot any specimen related issues
• Replenish test bench supplies as needed
• 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 standards
  Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelors degree preferred
  • 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
    
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