Laboratory Operations Specialist I (3rd Shift)

Caris Life Sciences•Phoenix, AZ

34d•Onsite

About The Position

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives. We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do. But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose. Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins. Position Summary The Laboratory Operations Specialist I is responsible for facilitating the movement of patient samples through the overall laboratory testing process. They support the laboratory with all clerical and ancillary duties including activating cases and printing slides for microtomy, labeling and triaging slides to the Molecular and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) departments for testing, compiling and preparing complete cases for distribution to the Pathology department, and filing stained and unstained slides for long-term storage. Additionally, the Laboratory Operations Specialist is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment including automated H&E and NFR stainers, Whole Slide Scanners, slide printers, label printers, and basic office equipment. This position works under the direction of the Laboratory Operations Supervisor and follows standard laboratory procedures and policies.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical field or laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform Video Receipt of incoming specimens – opening packages and organizing specimens and associated documents for clinical processing.
Activate cases, print slides for microtomy, and order H&E tests.
Transport cases between departments as needed (departments include Accessioning, IHC, PA, Laboratory Operations, Molecular, and Pathologists).
File cases in proper accession number and/or activation date order at various staging areas throughout the laboratory.
Label slides based on ordered tests and triage slides to the Molecular and IHC departments for testing.
Match stained H&Es with their corresponding IHCs, NFRs, and unstained slides, verify sample labeling, and distribute materials to the IHC and Pathology departments.
File glass slides in proper accession number order after IHC/ISH interpretation by a Pathologist.
Retrieve slides from storage for clinical and/or research testing.
Monitor the department email inbox and address inquiries in a timely manner.
Thoroughly document case activities within the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and SharePoint database when necessary.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment including automated H&E and NFR stainers, Whole Slide Scanners, slide printers, label printers, and basic office equipment.
Properly and safely dispose of hazardous waste.
Work cross-functionally with various departments including IHC, Lab Operations, Accessioning, PAs, and Pathologists.
Routinely ensure quality by confirming sample labeling and documentation match the Laboratory Information System (LIS) at all workstations.
Assist as needed to perform other related duties and special projects to support the laboratory as required.
Accepts other duties as assigned.