2nd-Shift Lab Technician – Clinical Testing

Russell Tobin; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading healthcare and life sciences organization to identify a Lab Technician for an opportunity in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities include donor suitability testing, routine analytical testing, instrument operation, and regulatory compliance in a 2nd shift role. Requires an associate degree in a lab science with preferred bachelor’s; 2 years’ lab experience ideal. Onsite in Knoxville with safety and cross-functional training.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of related laboratory experience preferred; recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT) licensure in Tennessee preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment and follow established procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures related to donor suitability, unit testing, and other required assays.
• Conduct routine analytical testing using manual and automated methods and evaluate results against established controls.
• Perform and document laboratory maintenance, quality control, calibration, and preventative maintenance according to SOPs.
• Operate analytical instruments and laboratory equipment, troubleshoot issues, and escalate unresolved equipment problems to the Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records while following cGMP, regulatory, safety, and EHS requirements.
• Develop proficiency with laboratory information systems and sample workflows.
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment and follow all required PPE and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve laboratory and workflow issues.
• Support training across multiple departments and perform other assigned laboratory duties.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading healthcare and life sciences organization to identify a Lab Technician for an opportunity in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities include donor suitability testing, routine analytical testing, instrument operation, and regulatory compliance in a 2nd shift role. Requires an associate degree in a lab science with preferred bachelor’s; 2 years’ lab experience ideal. Onsite in Knoxville with safety and cross-functional training.