Lab Assistant

About the job

Labcorp, through PAML a Labcorp company, is hiring a full-time Lab Assistant in Spokane Valley. The lab assistant receives and prepares clinical specimens in a high-volume, production-based laboratory.

Labcorp provides laboratory services and drug development solutions to health care providers, patients, researchers and drug companies.

What you'll do

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens and get them ready for testing
• Scan specimens or enter specimen and patient information
• Check that lab equipment works and do minor instrument maintenance
• Troubleshoot specimen problems and restock test bench supplies
• Keep record logs and handle other administrative tasks
• Keep the work area clean and safe and follow standard operating procedures for safety and quality

What you need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Comfortable handling and accurately identifying biological specimens
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multitask while meeting turnaround times
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Good customer service and written and verbal communication, working alone or on a team with little supervision

Preferred

• An associate's degree in Medical Lab Science, Biology or Chemistry
• 6 months or more of hospital or lab specimen processing
• At least 6 months of work in a clinical or research laboratory

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Rotating weekends and overtime may be required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• A 401(k)
• Paid time off or flexible time off
• Tuition reimbursement and an employee stock purchase plan