Lab Assistant - Histology
About the role
This opportunity is full-time during third shift. In this role, you will perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure laboratory specimens are properly processed, prepared, routed, and stored. You will recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions. Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements. Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
Responsibilities
- Process, prepare, route, and store laboratory specimens
- Recognize when corrective action is needed and implement effective solutions
- Work in a laboratory environment with biological hazards and PPE requirements
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous training or experience in specimen collection or processing
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, centrifuges, and audible alarms
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory, data entry, or production (bonus)
Benefits
- Appreciation for your work and a feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
- Opportunity to grow in your profession
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.