Digital Lab Aide

Acupath; Plainview, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Acupath Laboratories, in Plainview, NY, seeks a Digital Lab Aide to support digital infrastructure and imaging workflows. You will digitize samples, manage digital files, and assist with data entry in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities include operating scanners, maintaining equipment, ensuring data quality, and following SOPs. Evening 8:30 AM-5:00 PM or 4:00 PM-12:30 AM shifts offered; training provided and a collaborative team setting emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or clinical setting is preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with digital imaging systems or LIS platforms is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Comfortable working with computers and managing digital files.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Digitization: Operate digital slide scanners and imaging equipment to convert samples to digital format and review image quality.
• File Management: Organize, store, and manage digital images and data with proper documentation and privacy adherence.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain scanners and imaging systems; perform minor repairs or troubleshooting.
• Laboratory Support: Keep a clean, organized lab; manage inventory and restock supplies.
• Data Entry and Reporting: Record and report data accurately using spreadsheets or data systems.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• General Lab Assistance: Support testing, data collection, sample prep, and team meetings.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and report equipment/process issues to senior staff.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of procedures, experiments, and data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Independent & collaborative work

Team-oriented

Tools

LIS platforms

Digital slide scanners

Job description

Acupath laboratories, Inc. operates a CLIA-approved, NYS-licensed, and CAP-accredited Diagnostics Division that includes Molecular Genetic and FISH testing. Acupath is a 24 hour/7 day a week facility.

Join our laboratory team as a Digital Lab Aide, where precision, organization, and technology come together to support cutting-edge scientific work. This role is essential to the smooth operation of our lab’s digital infrastructure, focusing on the accurate digitization and management of biological samples and associated data.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour

Responsibilities:

• Digitization:Operating digital slide scanners and other imaging equipment to convert physical samples into digital format. Review digital images for quality.
• File Management:Organizing, storing, and managing digital images and associated data, ensuring proper documentation and adhering to data privacy regulations.
• Equipment Maintenance:Maintaining laboratory equipment, including digital scanners and other imaging systems, and performing minor repairs or troubleshooting.
• Laboratory Support:Maintaining a clean and organized lab environment, including inventory management and restocking supplies.
• Data Entry and Reporting:Recording and reporting data accurately, potentially using spreadsheets or other data management systems.
• Safety Compliance:Following safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• General Lab Assistance:Providing support to other lab personnel, such as assisting with testing, collecting data, sample preparation, and participating in team meetings.
• Troubleshooting:Identifying and reporting any issues with equipment or processes to senior lab personnel.
• Documentation:Maintaining accurate records of all procedures, experiments, and data, both in notebooks and electronic systems.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a laboratory or clinical setting is preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with digital imaging systems or LIS platforms is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Comfortable working with computers and managing digital files.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced lab environment.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in a modern laboratory with advanced imaging technology.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Training provided for all equipment and systems.

Hours:Evening 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM or 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM

About Us:

Acupath Laboratories is a nationwide provider of specialized anatomic pathology services, focusing on areas like urology, gastroenterology, and hematology/oncology. We are based in Plainview, NY, and were founded in 1998. Acupath offers a wide range of tests, including FISH testing for various cancers and COVID-19 PCR testing.

Acupath Laboratories is a well-established and respected provider of specialized pathology services, with a strong focus on client needs and a commitment to innovation and quality.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off