Entry Level Lab Support Associate

Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month.  If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for the Specimen Accessioner position!

 LabCorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Paducah, KY.  The Specimen Accessioner will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment according to established standard operating procedures.

 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 11:30pm

Work Location: Paducah, KY

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing

• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas

• Accurately identify and label specimens 

• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities 

• Meet department activity and production goals

• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples 

• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner 

• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Requirements:

·        High School Diploma or equivalent

·        No relative experience required; 1-2 years relative experience (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment) is a plus

·        Previous medical or production experience is a plus

·        Comfortable handling biological specimens 

·        Ability to accurately identify specimens 

·        Experience working in a team environment 

·        Strong data entry and organizational skills

·        High level of attention to detail

·        Proficient in MS Office 

·        Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

·        Ability to pass a standardized color blind test

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply

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