Specialty Lab Assistant – Histology

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Labcorp is seeking a Specialty Lab Assistant – Histology to join our team at UT Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN . This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Benefits: 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, please click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .

Job Responsibilities

Receive and sort clinical lab specimens

Prepare specimens for testing and analysis

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

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

Job Requirements

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 needed

COVID – We continue to encourage all team members to stay up-do-date with the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccination recommendations (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html) . 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 wellnessforyourlife@utmck.edu .

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 youre looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

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