Lab Assistant

Memphis Pathology Laboratory; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical laboratory is seeking dedicated individuals for evening shifts in Knoxville, TN. As part of the Laboratory Operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring patient specimens are handled with care and precision. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plans. Join a community that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Free lab services for employees and dependents

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Previous training in specimen collection or processing required.
• 1-2 years of related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, route, and store laboratory specimens.
• Implement effective solutions when corrective action is needed.
• Champion safety and quality control.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities And Position Qualifications

You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

This opportunity is full-time during evening shift.

Location: Knoxville, TN

Evenings: Monday - Friday

Hours: 3:30PM to 00:00AM (midnight)

Full-time benefits are available.

In This Role, You Will

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored
• Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
• Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
  
  

All You Need Is

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
  
  

Bonus Points If You’ve Got

• 1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production
  
  

We’ll Give You

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
  
  

We Also Want You To Know

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.