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Lab Support Clerk- Floater

Labcorp · Itasca, IL · $17.75–$22.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

As a floater, your shifts may be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. How would you handle switching between those?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust to day and overnight shifts reliably, which the Rockford role requires.

Tell me about a time you kept a lot of details organized under time pressure.

What they are checking: Whether they have organization habits that prevent lost or delayed specimens.

How do you communicate with lab staff and clients when there is a problem with a specimen?

What they are checking: Whether they share issues quickly and clearly so they can be fixed before results are delayed.

What would you do

You are working at a site for the first time and do not know where things are kept. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask questions and learn quickly so their work stays accurate at an unfamiliar site.

You notice that a specimen sat out longer than it should have. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they flag stability problems honestly instead of letting a compromised sample go to testing.

A large batch arrives late in the overnight shift and you are working alone. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they know which specimens are time-sensitive and handle them first.

About the work

Walk me through how you would receive and prepare specimens for testing.

What they are checking: Whether they check labels and paperwork, sort by test and handle storage needs correctly.

A specimen arrives leaking in its bag. What steps do you take?

What they are checking: Whether they follow biohazard safety and documentation and know when the specimen must be rejected.

How would you enter test orders accurately in the lab system?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with data entry, since an entry mistake can send the wrong test or result.

How do you protect patient privacy when handling specimens and records?

What they are checking: Whether they understand confidentiality rules that apply to every specimen and requisition.

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The full job description

As published by Labcorp.

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 a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives. Labcorp is seeking a Onsite Lab Support Clerk to join our team in Itasca, IL. Must be willing to travel throughout Chicago, suburbs and Northwest Indiana area. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 5:00pm – 1:30am, and rotating Saturdays when needed. Hours may vary. Job Responsibilities: • Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing • Communicate effectively with client office staff • Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems • Meet department activity and production goals • Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner • Accurately identify and label specimens • Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities • Scrub requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing items are updated • Do spinning/freezing/splitting and other special services as needed based on client Minimum Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED or equivalent • 1 year or more experience in laboratory or accessioning or data entry or manufacturing Preferred Qualifications: • 1 year or more of medical or patient facing healthcare experience Additional Job Standards: • Comfortable handling biological specimens • Ability to accurately identify specimens • Experience working in a team environment • Strong data entry and organizational skills • High level of attention to detail • Proficient in MS Office • Able to lift up to 40lbs. • Able to pass a standardized color blindness test • Valid Driver's License and clean driving record • Be at least 21 years' old This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will need to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for medical or religious accommodations. Are you organized, accountable, and have always gone the extra mile to make sure things are done right? Imagine the impact those skills can have in ensuring the accuracy of millions of healthcare tests, every month. If you share our passion for strengthening physician care, please apply for this onsite Clerk position! The position, Hospital Reference Test Clerk, will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment located onsite with one of our client offices. **Pay Range: $17.75 - $22.00 per hour Eligible for 2nd Shift differential All job offers will be based on a candidate’s 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. 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 . 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! 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. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement .

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