Laboratory Technician - Fertility
About The Position
We are seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician for the Franklin, Tennessee location. Under the direct supervision of the Lab Supervisor, Manager, or Director, this role provides laboratory services and works with technical or assistant staff performing clinical laboratory tests. The technician assists with daily duties and supports all areas of the Endocrine/Andrology laboratory and, as needed, the IVF laboratory. Responsibilities also include helping schedule patients for andrology procedures and tissue transport, accepting frozen tissue samples, and completing supporting documentation for Andrology/Endocrine laboratory work related to frozen tissue acceptance. The technician obtains and maintains tissue bank licenses and certifications when applicable to the work location. The schedule is 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. After training is completed, the technician works in the Nashville laboratory on Mondays and Fridays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or science is highly preferred.
- Two years of related administrative job experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide laboratory services and work with technical or assistant staff performing clinical laboratory tests.
- Assist other laboratory staff with daily duties.
- Support the Endocrine/Andrology laboratory and, as needed, the IVF laboratory.
- Assist with scheduling patients for andrology procedures and tissue transport.
- Accept frozen tissue samples and complete supporting documentation for frozen tissue acceptance.
- Obtain and maintain tissue bank licenses and certifications when applicable to the work location.
- Enter specific clinical data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Keep the laboratory stocked, cleaned, and organized.
- Assist with shipping and receiving specimens.
- Move and change compressed gas and liquid nitrogen supply tanks.
- Receive visitors, answer phone calls, and triage appropriately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees.
- Complimentary basic life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support.
- Paid maternity, paternity, and partner leave.
- 18 days of annual paid time off.
- 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
- 401(k) plan with a company match and full vesting after two years.
- Company-funded Lifestyle Spending Account.
- Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Continuing education reimbursement and dedicated time off for professional development.
- Additional coverage options including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
