Specialty Lab Assistant (Evenings)

Company: Labcorp
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

LabCorp is seeking a Specialty Lab Assistant to join our team in Knoxville, TN. - This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.The schedule for this position will be Monday - Friday, 5:00 pm - 1:30 am, rotating weekends as necessary.Benefits: All job offers will be -based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable -degrees/certifications, -as well as internal equity and market data. -Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. - For more detailed information, please -. -Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive and sort clinical lab specimens and prepare specimens for testing and analysis; replenish test bench supplies as needed
• Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information
• Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
• Troubleshoot any specimen related issues
• Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requestedRequirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent -
  • Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred
  • Comfortability with handling biological specimens -
  • Ability to accurately identify specimens -
  • Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
  • High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
  • Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
  • Must pass a standardized color blindness test
  • Flexibility to work overtime as neededCOVID - We continue to encourage all team members to stay up-do-date with the . The Medical Center will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination free of charge to all team members through our medical insurance provider and internal vaccination campaigns. Team members are encouraged to continue reporting COVID-19 vaccination status to . FLU - New Team Members will be required to present proof of influenza immunization or will be given the influenza vaccine during the pre-employment screening by Occupational Medicine or during hospital orientation between September 1 and March 31. Dates may be extended based upon community flu burden. New Team Members employed outside of months when influenza vaccine is available will be informed of the policy and will be expected to comply with vaccination the next influenza season. -If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.We encourage all to applyIf you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our - -or contact us at -For -more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our -.

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