Lab Assistant 1- Smyrna, GA

Anne Arundel Dermatology; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Employee discounts

Job summary

Anne Arundel Dermatology’s SkinPath Solutions in Smyrna, GA is hiring a Lab Assistant 1 to support daily pathology operations, including accessioning, patient record management, and routine equipment changes. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Join a long‑standing dermatology network offering hands‑on training, teamwork, and opportunities for growth. An associate degree is required; attention to detail is essential, and you must be able to stand for 8 hours in a fast-paced lab.

Qualifications

• Completion of an associate degree is required.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with specimens and patient records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and other laboratory team members.
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Ability to stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient information into the laboratory system.
• Assign case numbers to specimens, slides, and cassettes.
• Pull and file patient records for physicians, client services, and laboratory staff.
• Match and quality-check patient records.
• Change solutions in laboratory processors.
• Change solutions in staining equipment.
• Fill client supply orders.
• Stock and organize laboratory supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organized

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring a Lab Assistant 1 to join our SkinPath Solutions team in Smyrna, GA. This role supports daily pathology laboratory operations by assisting with specimen accessioning, patient record management, laboratory supplies, and routine equipment and solution changes.

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Founded 50+ years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern states. With 300+ clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!

SkinPath Solutions, an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology, is an independent dermatopathology laboratory specializing in the diagnosis of skin, hair, and nail disorders. Our laboratory team supports accurate diagnostic evaluation through experienced staff, advanced technology, and close clinical correlation.

Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?

At Anne Arundel Dermatology we give exceptional care - to our patients and to each other. We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Enter patient information into the laboratory system.


• Assign case numbers to specimens, slides, and cassettes.


• Pull and file patient records for physicians, client services, and laboratory staff.


• Match and quality-check patient records.


• Change solutions in laboratory processors.


• Change solutions in staining equipment.


• Fill client supply orders.


• Stock and organize laboratory supplies.


• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Completion of an associate degree required.


• Previous laboratory experience preferred but not required.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy when working with specimens and patient records.


• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and other members of the laboratory team.


• Dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory environment.


• Ability to stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Take pride in accuracy and attention to detail.


• Enjoy working with organized processes, records, and laboratory materials.


• Are proactive, dependable, and willing to jump in where needed.


• Work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented laboratory environment.


• Are interested in learning more about dermatopathology and laboratory operations.

Licensure/Certifications/Education

Benefits are offered to employees working 30+ hours per week:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1st of the month after date of start


• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – effective the 1st of the month following date of hire


• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance


• Paid time off


• Paid holidays


• Retirement Savings account


• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products