Lab Assistant - Blood Bank

Labcorp • Nashville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a full-time Lab Assistant to join its blood bank team at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. This position works in a high-volume, production-based environment and performs an important component of clinical laboratory science. The schedule is second shift, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.

The Lab Assistant receives, sorts, and prepares clinical laboratory specimens; enters and scans specimen and patient information; maintains and checks laboratory equipment; addresses specimen-related issues; replenishes supplies; and completes records and other administrative duties. The role follows Standard Operating Procedures to maintain safety and quality standards and requires comfort handling biological specimens, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Labcorp describes opportunities for career growth, continued development, professional challenge, and meaningful work. Employees regularly scheduled for at least 20 hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, subject to the stated schedule-related exceptions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of medical, clinical, or laboratory work experience.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Basic computer knowledge and data-entry skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turnaround times.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of experience with Cerner.
• At least 1 year of experience as a phlebotomist, specimen accessioner, or lab assistant.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort clinical laboratory specimens.
• Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.
• Scan and/or enter specimen and patient information.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance.
• Troubleshoot 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 Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to eligibility and schedule-related exceptions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED