We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant I to join our Safety Testing team in Indianapolis, IN!

Pay Range: 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. 

Scheduled Shift: Monday-Friday, rotating Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm or 9am-5:30pm

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. 

• Essential Functions
  • Successfully performs the specific department duties as set forth in the task list and/or department training checklist.
  • Adheres to established Safety SOPs and Universal Precaution guidelines at all times. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment. Minimizes biohazard waste. Cleans workstation and materials daily.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in applicable computer systems and software.
  • Properly handles specimens and resolves specimen issues independently in preparation for analysis and specimen storage. Contact internal clients for clarification as needed.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Performs all procedures in accordance with the written department SOPs. o Generates an appropriate audit trail for all activities. o Individual is responsible for maintaining his/her complete up-to-date training file and is accountable for correcting any deficiencies found in his/her training file.
  • Individual is responsible for ensuring he/she is trained, and training is documented prior to performing a task.
  • The individual successfully completes, as scheduled, competency assessment, and ensures competency testing documentation is provided to management for review/retention.
  • Provides support to testing personnel in preparation for sample analysis
  • Receive, open, and place in service all reagents according to SOPs.
  • Prepare and properly label reagents and document according to SOPs.
  • Prepares and properly labels quality control material accurately.
  • Perform clerical functions as needed including timely filing of department records, printing of worksheets and other records, and preparing data for archival.
  • May assist in training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.
  • May perform maintenance on instruments and equipment according to manufacturer and SOP requirements, and documents according to SOP. Notifies laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications.
  • May perform pipette calibrations and document according to SOP.
  • Attends, as scheduled, department, mandatory, and other meetings and training as required by training matrices
  • Introduces and develops ideas for the group with the assistance of others.
  • ¨ Provide laboratory management with a report of activities upon request.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Non-Essential Functions
  • Must be able to lift to 50 pounds/23 kilograms.
  • Clean up and process contaminated kits
• Experience
  • No prior experience required; prefer lab experience.
  • Excellent customer service skills including attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and effective communication skills.
  • Ability to identify and communicate customer service needs.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Experience with office software applications (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Education/Qualification/Certifications and Licenses
  • Highschool diploma

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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. 

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