Histology Lab Aide I — Hands-on Specimen Prep

Fulgent Genetics; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Aide I role supports the Histology department with clerical and ancillary duties to ensure all equipment is ready for patient output. The position reports to the supervisor and adheres to standard laboratory procedures and policies.

Key tasks include handling slides, maintaining equipment, accurate record-keeping, and ensuring correct labeling and sample traceability within the Laboratory Information System. Overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences strongly preferred.
• Prior lab experience is preferred.
• Manual dexterity to use laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques.

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

Lab experience

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Lab Aide I role supports the Histology department with clerical and ancillary duties to ensure all equipment is ready for patient output. The position reports to the supervisor and adheres to standard laboratory procedures and policies.

Key tasks include handling slides, maintaining equipment, accurate record-keeping, and ensuring correct labeling and sample traceability within the Laboratory Information System. Overtime may be required as needed.