Laboratory Assistant I

The job

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Job description

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 Laboratory Assistant I to join our Core Automated Testing Team in Indianapolis, IN.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm, rotating schedule Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10:30pm

Job Responsibilities

• Successfully performs the specific department duties as set forth in the task list and/or department training checklist.
• Adheres to established Safety SOPs and Universal Precaution guidelines at all times. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment. Minimizes biohazard waste. Cleans workstation and materials daily.
• Demonstrates proficiency in applicable computer systems and software.
• Properly handles specimens and resolves specimen issues independently in preparation for analysis and specimen storage. Contacts internal clients for clarification as needed.
o Performs all procedures in accordance with the written department SOPs.
o Generates an appropriate audit trail for all activities.
• Provides support to testing personnel in preparation for sample analysis
o Receive, open, and place in service all reagents according to SOPs.
o Prepare and properly label reagents and document according to SOPs.
o Prepares and properly labels quality control material accurately.
• Perform clerical functions as needed including timely filing of department records, printing of worksheets and other records, and preparing data for archival.
• May assist in training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.
• May perform maintenance on instruments and equipment according to manufacturer and SOP requirements, and documents according to SOP. Notifies laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications.
• May perform pipette calibrations and document according to SOP.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• One year laboratory assistant experience
• Associates Degree; experience may be substituted for education.

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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Healthcare and Life Sciences field (Pharmacy, lab and imaging) at Labcorp. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

Indianapolis, IN is not one of the cities with its own page in our guides, so here is the state: Indiana.

The state economy in brief

Indiana is in the Midwest region (East North Central division) and has 6,851,073 residents (the 17th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 38.1. Its economy produced about $555,037 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 19th among states and DC, equal to $81,015 per resident.

Jobs and the labour market

The unemployment rate was 3.4% in 2026M09, which is 14th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.7% of employment, 33rd highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $47,860 a year ($23.01 an hour), 6% below the national median ($47,860 against $50,980).

What people do and what it pays

The occupations with the most jobs in Indiana are Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (103,200 jobs, median $41,340); Fast Food and Counter Workers (97,290 jobs, median $28,790); Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (85,610 jobs, median $45,550); Retail Salespersons (83,670 jobs, median $31,530); Registered Nurses (68,980 jobs, median $83,500). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $366,190); General Internal Medicine Physicians (median $314,390); Dentists, General (median $166,650). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in production (2.0 times the national share of workers) and transportation and material moving (1.3 times the national share of workers).

Cost of living, taxes and workplace rules

Prices are below the national average in Indiana: the regional price parity is 93.3 against 100 for the whole country (18th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,062 a month and the median household income $71,957, so a year of rent equals 17.7% of income; the median home value is $218,200. The state minimum wage is $7.25 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 2.95%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.

People and commuting

6.3% of residents were born abroad and 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 76.3% drive alone, 0.6% use public transit and 10.7% work from home; 12.7% commute 45 minutes or more.

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Where to live

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Career paths

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Physicians and advanced practice (25) Nursing (32) Patient access and hospital administration (159) Behavioral health and counseling (22) Therapy, clinical education and rehab (72) Animal and veterinary care (57)

Distances

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The employer

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What is the Laboratory Assistant I job at Labcorp?

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Indianapolis, IN.

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Yes: browse pharmacy, lab and imaging jobs in Indiana.

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