Grossing Technician I (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • NY - Pathology, NY

9d • $24 - $30

About The Position

The Grossing Technician performs duties according to the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), supporting a culture of compliance and safety through careful, accurate, and professional work. The role includes gross examination and preparation of small, uncomplicated skin specimens for diagnostic evaluation, such as shaves, punches, and excisions. The technician reviews specimens for completeness and correct patient and site identification; selects appropriate processing times and special procedures; and troubleshoots technical issues involving methods, techniques, and instrumentation. Additional duties include instrument maintenance and quality control, maintaining a safe work environment, monitoring supplies and inventory, and performing other histology work—such as embedding, microtomy, and block or slide filing—after completing applicable SOP training. The position also supports implementation and monitoring of quality-control and quality-assurance policies.

The role requires the specified laboratory-science education or equivalent coursework and training. Applicable SOP and laboratory-compliance training and a post-training assessment must be completed before laboratory work begins. A competency assessment is required before independent work, and technicians complete 12 hours of continuing education annually, along with required new-hire, annual, and SOP-update training. Licensure and certification are not required.

The position operates in a professional laboratory environment with potential exposure to chemical, hazardous, and biological samples. It uses standard office equipment and may require travel of up to 25% from the employee’s home office. The work includes standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, computer use, and handling or reaching with the hands and arms; lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent education and training.
• For equivalent education, at least 60 semester hours (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses. The science coursework must include 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry in any combination.
• Before hire, completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, CAHEA, or another organization approved by HHS, or at least three months of documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high-complexity testing. If this training is not completed before hire, at least three months of documented in-house laboratory training must be completed after hire.
• Completion of role-applicable SOP and laboratory-compliance training and post-training assessment after hire and before performing laboratory work.
• Successful competency assessment before independent work is permitted.
• Complete 12 hours of continuing education per year and required new-hire, annual, SOP-update, and applicable software-system training.
• Analytical skills to process slides under tight deadlines and general supervision, and ability to identify specimens requiring supervisory follow-up.
• Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including potentially lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of prior work experience is desired to build familiarity with grossing techniques.
• Experience in a large-scale organization or high-volume production environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with most major staining and special-staining techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue description, dissection, and sectioning of small, uncomplicated skin specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Review specimens for completeness and accuracy, including patient and site identification.
• Select appropriate processing times and special procedures for tissues, including nails, alopecias, and hair mounts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems involving methods, techniques, and instrumentation in the gross area or room.
• Perform maintenance and quality control on instruments as applicable.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitor supplies and inventory.
• Perform other histology-related work, such as embedding, microtomy, and block or slide filing, after training on the applicable SOPs.
• Support and assist with implementation and monitoring of quality-control and quality-assurance policies.
• Complete 12 hours of continuing education annually and required competency and training assessments.
• Follow other supervisor instructions and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including virtual care, for eligible full-time employees, effective the first of the month after hire.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account for eligible full-time employees, effective the first of the month after hire.
• Dental and vision coverage for eligible employees, effective the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) after 30 days of employment.
• Company-sponsored short-term disability for non-California employees.
• Pre-tax public transit commuter savings.
• An additional personal holiday for the employee’s birthday.
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products and cosmetic services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree