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Lab Assistant - Histology

Labcorp
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026

About the role

LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Work Schedule: 2nd shift; 12pm - 8:30pm Monday - Friday . No weekends.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six months or more clinical or medical industry work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 year or more histology lab experience
  • 1 year or more experience with clinical laboratory accessioning
  • 1 year or more of experience working with medical terminology

Additional Job Standards: 

  •  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 
  • Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.  
  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed 

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! This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science. 

 

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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.  

 

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:

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