Day Shift Lab Assistant I: Specimen Processing

Moffitt; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center seeks a Lab Assistant I for day shift in specimen processing within Clinical Pathology. You will handle, label, and prepare specimens for testing, perform data entry and accessioning, and support transport and packaging of specimens to testing departments.

This role requires a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Onsite work at Magnolia Hospital is involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Strong oral communication and attention to detail.
• Accurate computer data entry skills.
• Team player and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimens in clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories and prepare them for testing.
• Perform data entry and accessioning of orders.
• Carry out specimen processing tasks including centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation, packaging, and shipment of referral specimens.
• Transport and delivery of specimens to testing departments under supervision.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Oral communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center seeks a Lab Assistant I for day shift in specimen processing within Clinical Pathology. You will handle, label, and prepare specimens for testing, perform data entry and accessioning, and support transport and packaging of specimens to testing departments.

This role requires a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Onsite work at Magnolia Hospital is involved.