Labcorp·Birmingham, Alabama
The Lab Assistant is responsible for receiving, sorting, and preparing clinical lab specimens for analysis while ensuring data accuracy. They also maintain lab equipment, replenish supplies, and adhere to safety and quality standard operating procedures.
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes.
Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges.
As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients.
With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world.
Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.
LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team UAB St. Vincent’s East Hospital in Birmingham, AL.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years or more of medical/lab or production experience in hospital lab setting
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! This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.
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 [https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness].
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!
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A high school diploma is required, with a preference for candidates having at least two years of medical or production experience in a hospital lab. Applicants must be comfortable handling biological specimens and pass a standardized color blindness test.
Market context
Anatomic pathology lab assistant roles in Alabama are typically driven by hospital and diagnostic lab needs for reliable specimen handling and workflow support. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who are comfortable with biological specimens, can pass a color blindness test, and bring prior medical or production experience in a hospital lab. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your specimen-handling experience and readiness for screening before applying.