Lab Assistant 3 - Histology
About The Position
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Under the direction of the histology manager, the lab assistant is responsible for support functions, preanalytical processing, scanning slides for diagnostic review by the pathologist. Performance of inventory control and management, specimen storage and retrieval. Performs instrument maintenance required by laboratory. Replacement of all solutions on the tissue processor and stainers with proper disposal of the hazardous waste. Verifying slides for send out to pathologist for diagnostic review. Pick-up and delivery of specimens and glass slides between histology and other diagnostic units in pathology. Melting of paraffin blocks. Filing of paraffin blocks. With assistance from the manager, trouble shoot any issues with the tissue processor and stainers. Maintains the cleanliness of work area in the laboratory. Maintains inventory and orders supplies as well unpackaging of stock. Retrieval of blocks and slides from archives. Manual cover slipping when applicable. Responsible for the distribution of all surgical and autopsy material to appropriate personnel. Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Ability to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established. procedures to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards. Ability to be flexible as required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling. Other related duties as assigned by manager. Incumbents in this class are exposed to disagreeable odors, infectious materials, radioactive, toxic and other hazardous substances.
Requirements
- Excellent organizational skills, legible handwriting, attention to detail and follow through.
- Ability to work and communicate as a team member and respond quickly to solve problems.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a histology lab environment.
Responsibilities
- Performs equipment maintenance and repair. Modifies and adjusts equipment and apparatus according to experiment and specifications.
- Creates instructional materials. Oversees and instructs support staff and students in laboratory techniques and equipment usage.
- Performs specialized scientific/laboratory procedures and techniques. Formulates scientific solutions and media.
- Maintains laboratory facilities and work areas. Orders supplies, equipment, and apparatus for laboratory experiments.
- Performs additional functions incidental to laboratory activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
