Lab Technician: Specimen Handling & Prep (Day Shift)

Labcorp; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO or FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking an experienced Lab Assistant at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. This role supports specimen processing and prepares samples for testing in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

You will handle specimen accessioning, data entry, and maintain safety standards while following SOPs. The position offers 1st shift hours, with overtime as needed.

Join Labcorp to contribute to high-volume clinical lab science and impact patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year or more of specimen accessioning experience.
• 1 year or more of experience as a laboratory assistant.
• Comfortable handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills.
• High level of attention to detail with multitasking ability.
• Able to pass a color blindness test.
• Overtime as needed.

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

Skills

Computer basics

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Labcorp is seeking an experienced Lab Assistant at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. This role supports specimen processing and prepares samples for testing in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

You will handle specimen accessioning, data entry, and maintain safety standards while following SOPs. The position offers 1st shift hours, with overtime as needed.

Join Labcorp to contribute to high-volume clinical lab science and impact patient care.