Lab Assistant
Labcorp
Summary
LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team at Ascension St Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Job description
Work Schedule
1st shift; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. weekdays and every other weekend rotation
Job Responsibilities
- Receive and sort clinical lab specimens
- Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
- Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information
- Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
- Troubleshoot any specimen related issues
- Replenish test bench supplies as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months or more medical or clinical industry work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year or more of medical/lab experience in a hospital lab setting
Additional Job Standards
- Comfortability with handling biological specimens
- Ability to accurately identify specimens
- Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
- High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months or more medical or clinical industry work experience
- Comfortability with handling biological specimens
- Ability to accurately identify specimens
- Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
- High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Labcorp (Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory services and end-to-end drug development solutions. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the company operates one of the world's largest clinical laboratory networks, serving patients, physicians, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Labcorp's services encompass a wide range of diagnostic testing, including routine and esoteric tests, as well as clinical trial management, central laboratory services, and biomarker development. The company plays a critical role in healthcare by delivering vital information that enables better medical decisions, supports drug development, and improves patient outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation and technology, Labcorp continues to advance precision medicine and transform healthcare through data-driven insights.