Histology Lab Assistant II – Evening Shift

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Vacation and Flex Time

Paid time off

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Lab Assistant II - Histology on a Monday to Friday evening shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM).

Responsibilities include preparing histopathology slides, labeling specimens, maintaining equipment, and performing routine H&E staining under supervision. The role requires one year of histopathology or lab experience and experience handling PHI using a LIS; preferred is three years in histopathology with support to pathologists.

Qualifications

• One year of histopathology or other laboratory experience.
• One year of experience handling PHI and other patient information using an LIS.
• Three years of histopathology or laboratory experience, including providing support to pathologists.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and limited non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s) (under general supervision and according to policies and procedures).
• Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually and automated.
• Perform routine H&E staining either manually or automated.
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining, under direct supervision.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.
• Run and/or monitor pending lists, if applicable.
• Generate and maintain department statistics, if applicable.
• Monitor inventory, requisition supplies prior to depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Clean, sterilize, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).
• Comply with all health, quality and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• May assist technical staff with limited technical functions, with appropriate education and training. (Contact MQA-AP for specific guidance).
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Prioritization

Communication skills

Confidential handling

MS Office

Typing speed 6,000 keystrokes/hour

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College Courses in Science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Lab Assistant II - Histology on a Monday to Friday evening shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM).

Responsibilities include preparing histopathology slides, labeling specimens, maintaining equipment, and performing routine H&E staining under supervision. The role requires one year of histopathology or lab experience and experience handling PHI using a LIS; preferred is three years in histopathology with support to pathologists.