Job Description

Entry Level Lab Support Clerk at Labcorp summary:

The Entry Level Lab Support Clerk, also known as a Specimen Accessioner, performs clinical specimen accessioning, sorting, labeling, and data entry in a fast-paced healthcare lab environment. They ensure accuracy and proper handling of biological specimens to support diagnostic testing. This role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and teamwork to maintain high standards in specimen processing.

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 Itasca, IL. 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. 

**Pay Range: $17.75 - $20.00 per hour 

Eligible for 2nd shift differential

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

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00pm – 2:30am, and rotating Saturdays

Work Location: Itasca, IL

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:

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. A dditionally, 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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Keywords:

specimen accessioning, clinical specimen processing, data entry, laboratory support, sample sorting, healthcare laboratory, biological specimen handling, quality control, teamwork, health information management

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