Lab Assistant IV
Labcorp
- San Diego, CA
- $17.50-20.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This is a multi-discipline position with 3 primary components: specimen accessioning, sample splitting/sorting and data entry.
- Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing and routes specimens by type to various staging areas.
- Performs all paperwork, non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens.
- Assigns specific computer-generated identification numbers, checks for accuracy and records all items processed.
- Operates data entry terminals and automated data systems, follows standard sequences/coding when entering data and corrects, edits, and/or verifies data entered automated systems.
- Must be able to perform eSIS audits to resolve any outstanding problems
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent w/1-2 years of experience
- 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