Early-Shift Grossing Lab Tech I

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Grossing Laboratory Technician I to prepare, trim, and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination. You will produce accurate grossing notes, maintain equipment, and communicate effectively with pathologists and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a Bachelor’s degree in science or life sciences preferred, and coursework in anatomy/physiology. Training and safety procedures are essential aspects of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in science, biology, or life sciences strongly preferred.
• Coursework in anatomy/physiology required.

Responsibilities

• Meet minimum production standards for department.
• Properly identify, orient, ink, and trim submitted tissues per SOP and related protocols.
• Produce accurate and legible grossing notes with code descriptions for Pathologist.
• Communicate with Pathologists, transcription, and Lab Coordinator email communications.
• Identify problems and special handling cases.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of machines and equipment.
• Exercise judgment in evaluating and reporting results.
• Follow SOPs including safety and quality procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Restock supplies as needed.
• Participate in improving lab efficiency, quality, and cooperation.
• Learn through cross-training with senior peers.

Skills

Lab skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Science/Biology/Life Sciences

Anatomy/physiology coursework

Tools

Histology equipment

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Antech Diagnostics is seeking a Grossing Laboratory Technician I to prepare, trim, and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination. You will produce accurate grossing notes, maintain equipment, and communicate effectively with pathologists and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a Bachelor’s degree in science or life sciences preferred, and coursework in anatomy/physiology. Training and safety procedures are essential aspects of daily duties.