Lab Assistant Histology at Labcorp

At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service then Labcorp could be a great next career step!LabCorp is seeking an experienced Lab Assistant to join our histology team at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Nashville TN. This role works in a high volume production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.Work Schedule: 1st shift; Monday-Friday 9am - 5:30pm. No weekendsBenefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information pleaseclick here.Job Responsibilities: Receive and sort clinical lab specimensPrepare specimens for testing and analysisScan and/or data entry of specimen and patient informationEnsure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenanceTroubleshoot any specimen related issuesReplenish test bench supplies as neededMaintain a clean and safe work environmentComplete record logs and other administrative duties as requestedFollow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standardsJob Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentPrevious medical laboratory experience in accessioning is requiredHistology lab experience and experience with cutting frozen is a plusComfortability with handling biological specimensAbility to accurately identify specimensBasic computer knowledge and data entry skillsHigh level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitaskAbility to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around timesStrong communication skills; both written and verbalAbility to sit and/or stand for extended periods of timeMust pass a standardized color blindness testFlexibility to work overtime as neededIf youre 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:Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) 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. Additionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.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 ouraccessibility siteor contact us atLabcorp Accessibility. Formore information about how we collect and store your personal data please see ourPrivacy Statement. Key Skills Catering,Apache Commons,Architectural Design,Human Resources Administration,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1