Lab Assistant Job at Covance Inc., Portland, OR

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  • Covance Inc.
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team at Portland, OR.

Work Schedule: 3rd Shift PRN

Job Responsibilities

  • Receive and sort clinical lab specimens

  • Prepare specimens for testing and analysis 

  • Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information

  • Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance 

  • Troubleshoot any specimen related issues

  • Replenish test bench supplies as needed

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment

  • Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested

  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

Preferred Qualification :

  • Current or prior LabCorp experience

  • 6 months of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital

  • 6 months experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment

  • 6 months of experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experience

Additional Job Standards: 

  • Comfortability with handling biological specimens 

  • Ability to accurately identify specimens 

  • Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills 

  • High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times

  • Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

  • 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

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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here .

At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives.  Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health.  If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!

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. 

We encourage all to apply

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Casual work, Relief, Internship, Work at office, Flexible hours, Night shift

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