Quality Control Lab Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

This entry-level role supports a quality control lab by helping prepare materials, process samples, and assist lab staff with testing. You’ll play an important part in keeping samples organized, accurate, and ready for testing.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a medical and manufacturing environment with training and room to grow.

• Overnight shift: Sunday–Thursday, 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

• Help prepare materials and solutions used in lab testing
• Assist lab technicians with tests and daily lab tasks
• Receive and log samples, making sure all information is accurate
• Track and handle samples from arrival through testing
• Prepare samples for testing using lab equipment and systems
• Store samples properly (refrigerated or frozen) and keep records organized
• Retrieve samples for additional or repeat testing when needed
• Safely dispose of samples following biohazard guidelines
• Operate and maintain lab equipment with basic troubleshooting
• Use lab systems to track samples and check testing status
• Help monitor lab supply inventory and notify supervisors when low
• Follow all safety procedures and standard operating guidelines

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills for data entry and system use
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow instructions and follow set procedures
• Comfortable working with biological samples in a lab setting
• Ability to handle and dispose of materials safely

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $18.80 - $18.80/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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