Lab Assistant - Histology

Labcorp • Murfreesboro, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join its team at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. This role works in a high-volume, production-based environment and performs a vital component of clinical laboratory science. The assistant receives and prepares clinical specimens, enters specimen and patient information, supports equipment readiness, and helps maintain a safe, clean, quality-focused laboratory environment.

The schedule offers either five 8-hour first-shift days, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or four 10-hour first-shift days, Tuesday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flexibility to work overtime as needed is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of administrative or data-entry work experience.
• At least 1 year of laboratory work experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Comfort handling biological specimens.
• Ability to accurately identify specimens.
• Proficient computer knowledge and data-entry skills.
• Strong 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 medical documentation and reporting experience.
• At least 6 months of medical specimen-handling experience.

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 all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

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