Lab Assistant II - Histology

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and limited non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).
• Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually and automated.
• Perform routine H&E staining either manually or automated.
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining, under direct supervision.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.
• Run and/or monitor pending lists, if applicable.
• Generate and maintain department statistics, if applicable.
• Maintain inventory, requisition supplies prior to depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Clean, sterilize, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).
• Comply with all health, quality and safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Use personal protective equipment.
• Assist technical staff with limited technical functions, with appropriate education and training.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of histopathology or other laboratory experience.
• One (1) year of experience handling PHI and other patient information using an LIS.
• Three (3) years of histopathology or other laboratory experience, including providing support to pathologists.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

About The Role

Performs routine and limited non-routine functions to assist in the preparation of histopathology samples.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Anual, no-cost health assessment program
• Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Some College Courses in Science (Preferred)