Lab Processing Technician - Histology - Evenings

The Ohio State University • Rincon, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Laboratory Processing Technician in the Histology Laboratory at The Ohio State University. The technician will work under the supervision of Lead Histology Technologists and the Clinical Laboratory Manager. The role involves assisting with various laboratory tasks, including slide preparation, sample and slide handling, general lab maintenance, and customer service duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Assists with cover slipping of slides for viewing under microscopes
• Collates and organizes paperwork accompanying slides
• Packs, unpacks, sorts and transports samples and slides to assigned location
• Assists with basic and general lab functions
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of laboratory including laboratory equipment and instruments
• Tissue cassette receipt, block and slide send-out; tracking using Beaker barcode scanning
• Performs customer service related duties such as answering telephone/email inquiries, entering manual orders, and problem resolution from department staff and pathologists
• Numerically pulls and/or files paraffin blocks
• Assists with daily maintenance and reagent changes on staining and processing equipment
• Sorts slides by case and ensures they are accurately delivered to scanning or to case pathologist
• Other duties as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED