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 shipping and logistics team within 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

Labcorp has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies bring to market 100% of the top 50 best selling drugs. Chances are, you or someone you know has benefitted from a medicine or medical device that Labcorp helped develop.

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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