Second-Shift Microbiology Lab Associate

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a microbiology technician for the second shift in a state-of-the-art laboratory with floor-to-ceiling windows. You will triage, process, and support specimen handling in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will work closely with laboratory and medical staff, performing pre-analytical activities, clerical support, and ensuring timely turnaround of samples for testing, with emphasis on accuracy and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Sorting, triaging, receiving, sending, processing and batching specimens
• Accessioning specimens received with a requisition
• Processing samples pre-analytically for testing
• Processing test add-ons and resolving any pre-analytical specimen or test issues
• Providing general clerical support

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a microbiology technician for the second shift in a state-of-the-art laboratory with floor-to-ceiling windows. You will triage, process, and support specimen handling in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will work closely with laboratory and medical staff, performing pre-analytical activities, clerical support, and ensuring timely turnaround of samples for testing, with emphasis on accuracy and customer service.