Sample Handling Assistant

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 Sample Handling Assistant to join our Sample Management department in Harrogate, North Yorkshire .

Work schedule : 37h/week, Monday – Friday, 8:45am – 5pm

Job responsibilities:

• Performing any combination of sample management and/or archive tasks, including labeling, receipt, transferring, tracking, inventory, archival, shipping, and disposal of samples and/or materials
• Sample accession core tasks, including box opening, inventory/labeling, receipt/store, and pulls/returns
• Using tracking systems as appropriate and communicating effectively with internal and external customers
• Supporting process improvement initiatives and working well in a team
• Competent with environmental system monitor as appropriate
• Maintaining storage units
• Maintaining a working knowledge of appropriate regulations and company/department Standard Operating Procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant national level of education in comparison to High School Diploma, GCSE or equivalent

Additional Job Standards:

• Competent ability to use several software packages i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience working in a fast pace environment and/ or in a warehouse operative role is advantageous.
• Ability to learn new systems
• Physical requirements include, but not are limited to, standing, bending, reaching and some lifting
• Will work with -20ºC, -70ºC freezers and refrigerated samples

We encourage all to apply

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