Histology Lab Assistant I — Evening Shift

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation and time off

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Greensboro, NC is hiring a Lab Assistant I - Histology to support histopathology sample preparation. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM, with pay around $17.20 per hour and potential shift differentials of 10% for some second-shift hours and 15% for some third-shift hours.

Benefits include medical coverage on day one for FT staff, wellness programs, retirement plans with company match, tuition assistance, and performance bonuses where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college science courses preferred.
• Prior histopathology or laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preparation of histopathology slides under supervision according to policies and procedures.
• Receive/label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.
• Process paperwork for accessioning and reporting.
• Monitor inventory and requisition supplies before depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Clean, sterilize, organize and maintain work area, glassware and equipment.
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides manually and automatically.
• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.
• Comply with health, quality and safety policies; use PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Confidentiality

multitask

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College Courses in Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Greensboro, NC is hiring a Lab Assistant I - Histology to support histopathology sample preparation. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM, with pay around $17.20 per hour and potential shift differentials of 10% for some second-shift hours and 15% for some third-shift hours.

Benefits include medical coverage on day one for FT staff, wellness programs, retirement plans with company match, tuition assistance, and performance bonuses where applicable.