Lab Asst IV
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Job overview
Labcorp seeks a Lab Assistant to receive, sort, and prepare clinical specimens, enter specimen and patient information, and support laboratory operations in Brentwood, Tennessee. The role also includes maintaining equipment and supplies, troubleshooting specimen issues, keeping the work area clean and safe, and following standard operating procedures. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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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 Lab Assistant to join our team in Brentwood, TN .
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30 - 5pm
Job Responsibilities
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Receive and sort clinical lab specimens
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Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
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Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information
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Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
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Troubleshoot any specimen related issues
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Replenish test bench supplies as needed
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment
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Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested
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Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards
Minimum Qualification
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications
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3 months or more of specimen processing experience
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3 months or more of medical or laboratory experience
Additional Job Standards
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Comfortability with handling biological specimens
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Ability to accurately identify specimens
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Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
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Ability to work independently and within a team environment
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High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
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Ability to work in a fast paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
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Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
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Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
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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 for 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! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!
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) .
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 757 open Laboratory Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$19–26/hr381 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 757 open Laboratory Assistant jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- HCA Healthcare64 open
- AdventHealth59 open
- Quest Diagnostics Inc31 open
- Experience
- Laboratory Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (247 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 494 of the 757 open Laboratory Assistant jobs (65%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 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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