Lab Assistant - Histology
About The Position
The Lab Assistant - Histology plays an important role in supporting daily histology laboratory operations at Clin-Path Diagnostics. This position is responsible for assisting the Histology department with a variety of tasks, including slide handling, preparation, organization, instrument maintenance, and general laboratory support. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The Lab Assistant - Histology may also be involved in minimal handling of hazardous waste in accordance with company policies and applicable safety standards. This position may support several laboratory areas and functions, including: Loading and unloading slides, Preparing slides for coverslipping, Organizing slides for technician quality control review, Printing run reports for completed cases, Scanning predictive marker cases using digital imaging systems, Performing instrument maintenance, Supporting cleaning and maintenance of assigned work areas, Assisting the Histology department as assigned, Handling minimal hazardous waste in accordance with safety procedures. Employees are responsible for following all company policies and procedures. These policies and procedures include adherence to regulatory standards, including CAP, CLIA, OSHA, safety requirements, confidentiality standards, and all applicable laboratory procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Ability to accurately enter and verify information in laboratory systems.
- Ability to follow written procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, and laboratory team members.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Prior laboratory, healthcare, specimen processing, histology, or related work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Loads and unloads slides as part of the histology workflow.
- Runs slides through a series of chemicals in preparation for coverslipping.
- Flats and organizes slides in preparation for technician quality control review.
- Prints run reports for completed cases.
- Scans predictive marker cases using digital imaging systems.
- Performs instrument maintenance, including topping off chemicals, discarding waste, and running cleaning cycles.
- Takes instruments offline and brings them back online as needed.
- Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and organized condition.
- Assists the Histology department with daily workflow and operational support needs.
- Follows all safety procedures when handling patient specimens, chemicals, hazardous waste, and laboratory equipment.
- Uses appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye protection, masks, lab coats, and gloves when required.
- Maintains attention to detail while performing repetitive and time-sensitive tasks.
- Multitasks effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance, primarily covered by the company
- Dental insurance, 100% covered by the company
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions through 401(k)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
