What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Coag: Lab Assistant position at Labcorp?
Responsibilities include receiving, accessioning, sorting and pulling Clinical Trials samples. Samples are received and stored in frozen condition. Extensive time is spent at bench entering samples into lab information system. We are looking for candidates who are highly detail-oriented and able to multitask. This position will include other lab and administrative duties as assigned by supervisor.
Position Summary:
Performs non-technical procedures in support of the testing process from initial set up of supplies to disposal of waste.
The shift for this role is, Tuesday - Saturday 2nd shift.
The pay for this role is: $19/ hour
Shift Differential is: 10%
Essential Job Duties:
- Monitors daily temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, water baths and incubators. Reports out of specification values to appropriate individuals.
- Performs periodic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Collects accessioned samples and places appropriately in active storage.
- Maintains storage system for identifying and retrieving samples.
- Prepares reagents, solvents, and other items to be used in assays, if applicable.
- Retrieves and removes hazardous waste materials.
- Assists with inventories, stocking and organizing supplies and communicates needs to management.
- Documents all activities as necessary including preventative maintenance logs, instrument function checks, troubleshooting, and quality control to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provides general cleanup for the laboratories including cleaning refrigerators and freezers.
- Adheres to the standard operating procedures and safety requirements of Labcorp, CLIA, CAP, ICH GCP, and other regulatory bodies.
Required Education/Degree:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Work Experience:
Previous experience or training in a health care environment or program or equivalent scientific studies at a college level.
This job description reflects the essential functions of the position and excludes those that may be incidental to the performance of the job. In no way is it stated or implied that the principle functions are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor.
This position includes physical demands, such as moving up to 50 pounds and possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens, blood-borne pathogens, or toxic/caustic chemicals.
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable.
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