Laboratory Assistant jobs in Tennessee

Laboratory Assistant performs research activities in a laboratory environment to aid in the planning, designing, and conducting of experiments. Collects, prepares, and tests samples and records measurements or observations. Being a Laboratory Assistant prepares reports detailing results and conclusions, applications, and methodology. Conducts routine maintenance and safety checks on lab equipment to ensure working order. Additionally, Laboratory Assistant assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials and the ordering and stocking of materials and equipment. May be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Laboratory Assistant work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Laboratory Assistant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Control center assistant
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Ridge, TN FULL_TIME
  • Requisition Id 12719

    Overview :

    We are seeking a Control Center Assistant who will focus on operating telephones, radio, or other communications to receive and communicate requests for emergency and non-emergency assistance.

    This position resides in the Emergency Services Group in the Laboratory Shift Superintendent Department, Laboratory Protection Division, Facilities and Operations Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

    As part of our team, you will work in a 12-hour rotating shift assignment under minimal supervision performing the following duties in the Laboratory Emergency Response Center.

    Major Duties / Responsibilities :

    • Operate a multi-line telephone system to answer emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
    • Operate and monitor alarm systems (facility safety, fire, radiation, utility)
    • Operate and communicate on fixed-based communications equipment including the 911 system
    • Enters call information into the computer-aided dispatch (CAD).
    • Calm, negotiate, advise, and otherwise communicate with callers to obtain necessary and accurate information.
    • Simultaneously process information without sacrificing speed and accuracy.
    • Monitor location, status, and needs of responders by use of radio, telephone, computer, logs, and other means.
    • Simultaneously using multiple monitors and systems associated with LERC operations.
    • Update and dispatch information as it is received; retrieve necessary information through computer resources.
    • Use systems and equipment to make on-site and off-site emergency notifications, initiate protective actions and convey other announcements as needed / directed.
    • Perform limited Visitor Service duties (issuing badges and assisting with site access).
    • Maintain required forms and logs.

    Basic Qualifications :

    • Associate degree and / or certification in Public Safety Telecommunicator, Emergency Fire Dispatcher, Emergency Police Dispatcher, Emergency Number Certification, or Emergency Medical Dispatcher.
    • Must have a minimum of five years of customer service and / or call center experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s license.

    Preferred Qualifications :

    • Experience as a dispatcher or telecommunicator with a public safety or emergency medical agency is desired.
    • Highly organized and able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities.
    • Ability to effectively communicate with senior management and a wide variety and level of staff.
    • Ability to effectively communicate and interface with Federal, State, and Local government agencies.

    Special Requirements :

    Q or L clearance : This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position.

    WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

    Visa Sponsorship :

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Benefits at ORNL :

    ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy.

    Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

    Other benefits include : Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

    This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and / or hired.

    We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size.

    Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

    ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.

    UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

    Last updated : 2024-03-22

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Administrative Assistant, Research Accelerator Division
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Ridge, TN FULL_TIME
  • Requisition Id 12757 This position is located on-site at our facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Overview: The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the Hi...
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Assistant Materials Analyst - Technical Professional
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Ridge, TN FULL_TIME
  • Requisition Id 12763 ORNL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, with an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicate...
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Administrative Assistant, Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Ridge, TN FULL_TIME
  • Requisition Id12750Overview: We are seeking an Administrative Assistant who will support the Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). As a U.S. Department o...
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Senior Administrative Assistant, UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Ridge, TN FULL_TIME
  • Requisition Id12732Overview: We are seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Director of the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII).Major Duties/Res...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Laboratory Assistant
  • Maury Regional Health
  • Columbia, TN FULL_TIME
  • Title: Laboratory Assistant – Chemistry/Clinical Lab Location: Marshall Medical Center Position Shift: Full-Time Mon-Thurs 5a-230p Position Summary: Functions under routine supervision to perform spec...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Laboratory Assistant
  • GTI Laboratories
  • Dallas, TX
  • Job Description Job Description GTI Laboratories, a premier reference clinical laboratory, is on the lookout for an exce...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Assistant
  • United Providers of Health, LLC
  • Bethel, NC
  • Job Description Job Description The Lab Assistant will assist in performing various screening procedures, data entry, sp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Assistant
  • Pride Health
  • Lenexa, KS
  • Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant to support our client’s medical facility based in Lenexa KS 66219 This is a 3 mon...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Assistant
  • Rhode Island Blood Center
  • Providence, RI
  • Overview: In 1979, the Rhode Island Blood Center was established by the hospitals in Rhode Island as a private, not for ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Assistant
  • Providence Health & Services
  • Burbank, CA
  • Job Description Responsible for supervising, performing, and trouble shooting a variety of processing functions to inclu...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Assistant
  • UP Health System - Marquette
  • Marquette, MI
  • UP Health System - Marquette Laboratory Assistant, Core Laboratory, 1.0F Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose....
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Assistant
  • Pride Health
  • Calabasas, CA
  • Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant to support our client's healthcare organization in Calabasas, CA. This is a 3-mon...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Assistant
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Overview Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health - St....
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Laboratory Assistant jobs
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