Lab Assistant - Full Time - Wolf River

West Cancer Center; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful impact

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Mission-driven environment

No nights, weekends, or holidays

Job summary

West Cancer Center in Memphis, TN seeks a Lab Assistant to support laboratory operations and patient care. You will prepare stains, solutions, and culture media, perform waived and moderately complex tests, and maintain accurate specimen records.

The role requires attention to detail, adaptability in a clinical setting, and a commitment to safety and infection control while collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure smooth workflows.

Qualifications

• Basic laboratory safety and infection control procedures.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Strong verbal communication with patients, physicians, and colleagues.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Physically able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand/walk/bend/kneel with fine motor skills.
• Good balance and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, and process laboratory specimens.
• Prepare stains, solutions, and culture media for testing.
• Perform waived and moderately complex laboratory tests in accordance with CLIA standards.
• Conduct venipuncture as requested by physicians.
• Maintain accurate specimen records and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure readiness.
• Model professionalism and adhere to safety, confidentiality, and infection control practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, and patients to support seamless laboratory workflows.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Lab Director.

Skills

Lab safety

Infection control

Communication

Clinical environment

Dexterity

Physical stamina

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.

Position Overview

The Lab Assistant plays an important role in supporting laboratory operations and patient care within West Cancer Center. This position is responsible for preparing stains, solutions, and culture media, performing waived and moderately complex laboratory tests, and maintaining accurate specimen records. The Lab Assistant also assists with venipuncture as requested by the directing physician and helps ensure a safe and efficient laboratory environment by following all safety and infection control protocols. This role requires strong attention to detail, adaptability in a clinical setting, and a commitment to upholding West Cancer Center’s vision and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, and process laboratory specimens.
• Prepare stains, solutions, and culture media for use in testing.
• Perform waived and moderately complex laboratory tests in accordance with CLIA standards.
• Conduct venipuncture as requested by physicians.
• Maintain accurate specimen records and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Model professionalism and adhere to safety, confidentiality, and infection control practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, and patients to support seamless laboratory workflows.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Lab Director.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience with basic laboratory skills.

Preferred:

One (1) year of laboratory experience.

Substitution Allowed

• Completion of a Phlebotomy Program may be accepted in lieu of direct experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Strong verbal communication skills with patients, physicians, and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively in a clinical environment with invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Physically able to lift up to 25 lbs. and perform tasks requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and fine motor skills.
• Good balance, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.

Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work

• Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care.
• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities.
• Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.
• No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.

As set forth in West Cancer Center’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.