Entry-Level Histology Lab Aide — Prep & Lab Support

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is seeking an Entry-level Lab Aide I to support the Histology department at the IDX Needham MA site. You will assist with staining, labeling, and handling specimens, while maintaining equipment and accurate records.

HS diploma required; biology background preferred; overtime may be needed. This role offers an hourly compensation of $21.70 and requires attention to detail in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences strongly preferred.
• Prior lab experience is preferred.
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
• Overtime may be required when problems arise.

Responsibilities

• Handles, prepares, and loads/unloads stainers; conducts dehydrating and cover slips slides utilizing manual or automatic systems.
• Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and shuts down laboratory equipment, accessories, and instruments.
• Responsible for filing, tracking, retrieval, and accurate record keeping.
• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling of all materials.
• Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels as appropriate.
• Records in Laboratory logbooks all slides and stains prepared; logs information into the Laboratory Information System.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Ability to work overtime

Visual acuity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Stainers/automatic slides

Job description

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is seeking an Entry-level Lab Aide I to support the Histology department at the IDX Needham MA site. You will assist with staining, labeling, and handling specimens, while maintaining equipment and accurate records.

HS diploma required; biology background preferred; overtime may be needed. This role offers an hourly compensation of $21.70 and requires attention to detail in a fast-paced laboratory environment.