Technical Lab - Lab Assistant - Histology
Technical Lab - Lab Assistant - Histology
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Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform routine activities involved in the preparation of histopathology slides under general supervision and according to policies and procedures.
Receive/collect label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.
Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
Monitor 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).
Perform coverslipping of stained slides both manually and automated.
Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.
Comply with all health quality and safety policies procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Job Qualifications (Work Experience Physical & Mental Requirements Knowledge Skills)
Required Work Experience:
N/A
Preferred Work Experience:
One (1) year of previous histopathology or other laboratory experience and/or training preferred.
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.
Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
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.
Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of operating noncomplex instrumentation.
Skills:
Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned.
Must be detailoriented have the ability to work independently establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors coworkers and clients.
Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Ability to enter 6000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
Additional Sills:
Employment Type
Full Time
