Laboratory Assistant 3 - Slide Room

About the role

The Laboratory Assistant 3 - Slide Room supports the organization and retrieval of pathology specimens by maintaining slide and block archives, ensuring accurate tracking, filing, and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. They perform a variety of duties to support the maintenance of the slide and block archive and retrieval system in a busy clinical unit.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the file system for anatomic pathology to ensure timely and accurate filing and retrieval of diagnostic slides and blocks.
• Accurately sort and file slides and blocks in numerical order.
• Monitor and process all requests related to entry and checkout of blocks and slides from the archives and clinical locations.
• Retrive and refil all returned material back to original locations.
• Cooordinatethe retention of material from grossing pathology to archive room.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and work areas.
• Orders supplies, equipment, and apparatus for laboratory experiments.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Detail oriented; Ability to quickly learn and accurately navigate multiple new software applications, adapting efficiently to evolving workflows and technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates reliability and commitment, with consistent daily presence and punctuality, playing a vital role in daily operations.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Proven experience with CoPath Laboratory Information System (LIS) & EPIC.
• Prior experience working in a laboratory or clinical setting preferred, with familiarity in handling medical specimens, following safety protocols, and supporting diagnostic workflows.
• Familiarity with CAP, CLIA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Ability to lift between 50 and 60 lbs.
• Willing and able to walk long distances daily between specimen storage and clinical departments, including in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, sit and stand for long periods of time.

Required Education and Experience

• Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education;
• or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree;
• or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field;
• or an equivalent combination of experience and education.