Lead Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
The Lead Laboratory Assistant supports the patient care process by ensuring laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. The role identifies when corrective action is needed and implements effective solutions, while championing safety, compliance, and quality control. Work takes place in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and required personal protective equipment (PPE). The position has routine access to protected health information (PHI); employees must maintain strict confidentiality and access PHI only as needed to perform their duties. The role is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on first shift. It is benefit eligible and listed as full-time or part-time, with 40 scheduled weekly hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing.
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of related experience in a clinical laboratory, data entry, or production.
Responsibilities
- Process, prepare, route, and store laboratory specimens properly.
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and access protected health information only when required to fulfill job duties.
Benefits
- Free lab services for the employee and dependents.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid Holidays.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunity to grow professionally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
