Medical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist
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Job overview
Labcorp seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join its team at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. The role performs clinical laboratory testing in a high-volume, production-based environment and supports quality patient care through accurate and timely results. The schedule is third shift, with two listed options: weekday shifts with every other weekend rotation, or Friday through Monday.
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Full job description
Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.
LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join our team at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Work Schedule: 3rd shift;
Option 1: 4-10 hours, 9 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. weekdays with every other weekend rotation
Option 2 : Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday with hours of 9 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Job Responsibilities:
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Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
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Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
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Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
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Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
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Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
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Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
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Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
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Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
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Assist with processing of specimens when needed
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Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
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1 year or more of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree
Preferred Qualifications:
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ASCP or AMT certification
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One or more years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) generalist (chemistry, hematology, urinalysis)
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One year or more of experience in clinical blood banking
Additional Job Standards:
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In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement
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Ability to work independently and within a team environment
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Familiarity with laboratory information systems
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Proficient with computers
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High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
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Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
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Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
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.
$10,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS (External Applicants Only)
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 (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .
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:
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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,205 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$72–120K/yr44 salary ranges
- US median$30–46/hr518 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 13 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Tennessee and 1,205 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Quest Diagnostics Inc79 open
- AdventHealth78 open
- HCA Healthcare67 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Medical Laboratory Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (408 postings).
- Education
- 521 of the 1,205 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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