Histology Lab Assistant
About The Position
The Lab Assistant I provides general assistance to technologists, technicians, and pathologists to support smooth workflow throughout the department. The role may involve obtaining information from other departments, processing and accessioning specimens, and providing administrative and organizational support. Employees must follow HIPAA standards, Standard Operating Procedures, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements in an environment that may involve formalin, communicable disease, and fresh human tissue. The position is based at the Tukwila Main Lab in Tukwila, Washington. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is headquartered in the Seattle area and describes itself as one of the largest anatomic pathology laboratories in the United States, with more than 300 staff members and over 60 pathologists. The organization offers training and career progression pathways across a range of laboratory and support areas.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Precise attention to detail.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional demeanor.
- Ability to perform well under pressure with a large work volume.
- Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
- Basic computer program and application skills.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to sit, use a computer, walk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
- Must meet the company's background check and drug test requirements for final candidates.
- Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before starting work.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree with an emphasis in biology, chemistry, or anatomy.
- Prior experience in a clinical medical setting or laboratory.
- Customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, correlate, and quality-check completed histology cases.
- Distribute completed slides to pathologists.
- File unstained slides and tissue blocks.
- Change, load, rotate, clean, and maintain processors.
- Change, load, rotate, clean, and maintain staining instrumentation.
- Prepare and recycle reagents.
- Use the company's internal software applications.
- Restock supplies as needed.
- Control hazardous waste.
- Provide general assistance and administrative or organizational support to technologists, technicians, and pathologists.
- Obtain information from various departments and process and/or accession specimens.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and prescription coverage options, including company-paid options.
- Dental coverage with company-paid options.
- Company 401(k) match of up to 4%.
- Paid Time Off accruing at rates based on years of service, from up to 15 to 30 days per year.
- Six paid holidays per year.
- Two floating holidays per year.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card.
- Free parking at most sites.
- Company-paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
