Grossing Technician

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine seeks a full-time Grossing Technician to support the Dermatopathology Laboratory. Responsibilities include receiving and triaging specimens, preparing dermatopathology tissues, and performing frozen sections; safety and inventory management are also required.

The role operates Monday–Friday with an hourly rate range of $34.05–$42.73, reflecting USC's competitive compensation for technical laboratory work.

Qualifications

• Formal education in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• 1 year minimum experience in a lab setting.
• Experience with chemistry or biology relevant to dermatopathology.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, and triage patient specimens, blocks, and slides.
• Dissect and prepare non-complex dermatopathology surgical specimens and surgical biopsy specimens.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification.
• Monitor incoming phone inquiries and requests.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols.
• Maintain and organize laboratory supplies. Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Chemistry/biology experience

Education

Associate's degree Medical Technology

Specialized/technical training

Bachelor's degree Biological Science

Job description

The USC Keck School of Medicine is seeking to hire a full-time Grossing Technician who will be responsible for performing technical procedures and tasks supporting the day-to-day operations of the Dermatopathology Laboratory within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. In addition, he/she will provide technical expertise to ensure proper functioning of the division for optimal quality, efficiency, productivity, and turnaround times.

The incumbent will:

• Receive, accession, and triage patient specimens, blocks, and slides.
• Dissect and prepare non-complex dermatopathology surgical specimens and surgical biopsy specimens.
• Perform specialized procedures such as frozen sections and decalcification
• Monitor incoming phone inquiries and requests.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols.
• Maintain and organize laboratory supplies. Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.

The Keck School of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is one of the largest pathology departments in the United States. The Department aims to shape the future of pathology as it is practiced in community hospitals, academic medical centers, and clinical laboratories nationwide. The Department is growing rapidly, with strong opportunities for advancement in the Anatomic Pathology Laboratories.

The University offers a competitive salary package.

Shift: Monday- Friday, 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Hourly range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $34.05 - $42.73. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education

• Specialized/technical training
• Associate's degree Medical Technology

Additional Education Requirements

• Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience

• 1 year

Minimum Skills

• Education and/or training in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• Experience with chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree Biological Science

Preferred Experience

• 2 years