Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant supports Anatomic Pathology personnel with daily processes and assists staff in operating and maintaining equipment and instrumentation, as well as caring for the laboratory environment. The role includes maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly lab; assisting with necropsy and trimming preparation; performing fixed tissue trimming and paraffin tissue processing; and conducting routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and coverslipping of microscopic slides. The assistant also handles warehouse supply orders, inventory and hazardous chemical recordkeeping, reagent documentation and labeling, and hazardous chemical disposition and lab-pack preparation. Documentation and data review must comply with GLP regulations. The role also assists staff with study-related procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, study documents, and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to speak effectively and understand organizational instructions and correspondence.
- General reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate work in Biology or related sciences.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly laboratory environment.
- Assist with necropsy and trimming preparation.
- Perform fixed tissue trimming.
- Operate and maintain equipment.
- Order warehouse supplies and enter data into laboratory inventory records.
- Ensure proper documentation and labeling of laboratory reagents.
- Dispose of hazardous chemicals, generate hazardous chemical lab packs, and enter data into laboratory hazardous chemical records.
- Perform paraffin tissue processing.
- Perform routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and coverslipping of microscopic slides.
- Follow documentation and data review practices in compliance with GLP regulations.
- Assist staff with study-related procedures.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k)/RRSP with employer match.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Paid sick and bereavement leave.
- Employee assistance and telehealth programs.
- Training and development programs.
- Employee referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
