Clinical Lab Associate - Labcorp : Job Details

At Labcorp, we offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. We put our trust in science and in one another. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring the miracles of medicine to market sooner, as Labcorp Drug Development has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescription medicines on the market today.

OmniSeq by Labcorp is looking for a Clinical Lab Associate to join our team in Buffalo, NY. The Clinical Lab Associate receives clinical and research testing material in the laboratory; accessions and routes testing material to appropriate areas; requests samples from laboratories and performs timely follow up; tracks materials sent to and received from referral laboratories; assists with quality assurance activities; inventory management.

Primary Duties:

• Receives and accessions laboratory testing material within various laboratory information management system(s) utilizing appropriate blood/body fluid precautions
• Stores laboratory samples maintaining the integrity of the physical/electronic inventory
• Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages
• Obtains required release of information signatures from patients to obtain laboratory materials when required
• Packages laboratory material for delivery to referral testing laboratories in accordance with regulatory and HIPAA requirements
• Packages diagnostic specimens for return in accordance with regulatory and HIPAA requirements
• Assists in ordering, receiving, storing, distributing, and controlling laboratory supply inventories
• Maintains files and stores relevant laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory standards for required storage periods.
• Participates in laboratory quality assurance activities
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature and participating in in-service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Associates degree in healthcare discipline (preferred)
• 1-2 years of experience in a clinical/research setting (preferred)
• Knowledge of medical/laboratory terminology required.

Pay Range: 21.00-25.00

All job offers will be based on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

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.

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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