Histology Lab Assistant I — Night Shift (7:00 PM–3:30 AM)

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (Day 1)

Vacation and time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Assistant I - Histology in Greensboro, NC, on a Monday–Friday night schedule (7:00 PM–3:30 AM). The role involves basic histology slide preparation, tissue receipt and labeling, and maintaining a clean, organized lab space.

The position offers a pay range starting at $17.20 per hour with potential shift differentials of 10% on some second shifts and 15% on some third shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Some College Courses in Science preferred (Preferred)
• Experience in histopathology or lab environment preferred (Preferred)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Keystroke speed

Education

High School Diploma

Some College Courses in Science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Lab Assistant I - Histology in Greensboro, NC, on a Monday–Friday night schedule (7:00 PM–3:30 AM). The role involves basic histology slide preparation, tissue receipt and labeling, and maintaining a clean, organized lab space.

The position offers a pay range starting at $17.20 per hour with potential shift differentials of 10% on some second shifts and 15% on some third shifts.