Clinical Lab Specimen Processing Associate

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Specimen Receiving professional to accession specimens and patient tissue materials for testing, coordinating with laboratory staff and external customers. The role emphasizes accurate handling, packaging and communication to ensure timely testing and reporting.

As part of the Lab Services, the position supports pre-analytical processing and customer service, with emphasis on quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Accessioning specimens and patient tissue materials for testing.
• Customer service functions including telephone etiquette and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Sorting, triaging, receiving, sending, processing and batching specimens.
• Processing samples pre-analytically for testing.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Specimen Collection

Pathology

Laboratory Practices

Customer Service

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Specimen Receiving professional to accession specimens and patient tissue materials for testing, coordinating with laboratory staff and external customers. The role emphasizes accurate handling, packaging and communication to ensure timely testing and reporting.

As part of the Lab Services, the position supports pre-analytical processing and customer service, with emphasis on quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment.