Laboratory Assistant

Duly Health and Care • Lockport, IL

20d • $16 - $25

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director or Supervisor, the Histology Laboratory Assistant performs general laboratory processing procedures and other duties as directed by a laboratory supervisor. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Lockport. Compensation is $16.30–$24.50 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. AI tools may be used in portions of the candidate review process, but employment decisions are made by a person.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal, written, and clerical skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and phone skills.
• Service orientation and patient experience focus.
• Oral communication skills.
• Written communication and comprehension skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize.
• High level of accuracy in all phases of the job.
• Ability to correctly and carefully perform testing after training.
• At least 1 year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in biological science, life science, or another related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inventory, and stock supplies and consumables.
• Answer laboratory phones.
• Assist technologists in locating, retrieving, and processing specimens.
• Make copies, fax results, and refill printer paper as needed.
• Monitor the laboratory expected list in Epic.
• Accession surgical pathology and cytology cases sent by clinics.
• Verify clinic specimens have no labeling discrepancies; contact the clinic for verification before processing if discrepancies are noticed.
• Complete RL6 forms for discrepancies.
• Process cytology specimens for cytotechnologists to screen.
• Triage slides to the proper locations, using packing lists when necessary.
• Monitor faxes and send slides and blocks to outside facilities as requested.
• File blocks and slides.
• Perform processor and stainer maintenance.
• Complete daily maintenance charts and report defects or malfunctions to laboratory management.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, and dispose of hazardous material and sharps according to established procedures.
• Follow laboratory timekeeping procedures and company safety guidelines, helping maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain a pleasant, courteous attitude and communicate openly with coworkers and the supervisor about work issues and suggestions.
• Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including healthcare navigation assistance.
• Mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time off.
• Culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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