Histology Lab Assistant | Detail-Driven Pathology Support

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health seeks a Histology Laboratory Assistant to support the Anatomic Pathology department. Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, grossing preparation, slide staging, and coordinating send-outs with reference laboratories.

The role requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to follow HIPAA guidelines in a fast-paced clinical environment. On-site position at Cooper Norcross Health facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced coursework helpful.
• Formal study in biology or lab sciences improves suitability.
• Experience in histology or anatomic pathology is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow HIPAA rules.
• Familiarity with LIS and hospital lab software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receives, verifies, prioritizes, and accession surgical pathology specimens and related materials; tracks labeling and chain of custody.
• Prepares grossing workstations, measures specimens, labels cassettes, stores/disposes specimens, and ensures timely processing.
• Supports slide preparation, coverslipping, reagent changes, filing, and basic equipment maintenance per protocols.
• Coordinates consultations and send-outs; tracks specimens and reports; maintains pathology records.
• Answers phones, communicates with physicians and labs, routes issues, and supports clerical functions.
• Maintains inventory, orders supplies, cleans glassware, and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Independent work

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or coursework in Biology

Anatomy & Physiology

Medical Laboratory Science

Related science field

Tools

Epic Beaker

SoftPath

Sunquest

Copia

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Cooper Norcross Health seeks a Histology Laboratory Assistant to support the Anatomic Pathology department. Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, grossing preparation, slide staging, and coordinating send-outs with reference laboratories.

The role requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to follow HIPAA guidelines in a fast-paced clinical environment. On-site position at Cooper Norcross Health facilities.