Lab Assistant - Histology

Clin-Path Associates, PLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Clin-Path Diagnostics, LLC is seeking a Lab Assistant - Histology to support daily histology operations in a fast-paced clinical laboratory. You will assist with slide handling, preparation, organization, instrument maintenance, and general laboratory support.

Essential qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and strong attention to detail; prior lab or healthcare experience is preferred. The role requires ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and adhere to safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior laboratory, healthcare, specimen processing, histology, or related work experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately enter and verify information in laboratory systems.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, and laboratory team members.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads slides as part of the histology workflow.
• Runs slides through a series of chemicals in preparation for coverslipping.
• Flats and organizes slides in preparation for technician quality control review.
• Prints run reports for completed cases.
• Performs instrument maintenance, including topping off chemicals and cleaning cycles.
• Assists the Histology department with daily workflow and operational support needs.
• Follows all safety procedures when handling patient specimens, chemicals, hazardous waste, and laboratory equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Clear communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Coverslippers

IHC and Special Stainers

Digital imaging systems

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Position: Lab Assistant - Histology
Company: Clin-Path Diagnostics, LLC
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

The Lab Assistant - Histology plays an important role in supporting daily histology laboratory operations at Clin-Path Diagnostics. This position is responsible for assisting the Histology department with a variety of tasks, including slide handling, preparation, organization, instrument maintenance, and general laboratory support.

This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The Lab Assistant - Histology may also be involved in minimal handling of hazardous waste in accordance with company policies and applicable safety standards.

This position may support several laboratory areas and functions, including:

Loading and unloading slides

Preparing slides for coverslipping

Organizing slides for technician quality control review

Printing run reports for completed cases

Performing instrument maintenance

Supporting cleaning and maintenance of assigned work areas

Assisting the Histology department as assigned

Handling minimal hazardous waste in accordance with safety procedures

Employees are responsible for following all company policies and procedures. These policies and procedures include adherence to regulatory standards, including CAP, CLIA, OSHA, safety requirements, confidentiality standards, and all applicable laboratory procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:

Loads and unloads slides as part of the histology workflow.

Runs slides through a series of chemicals in preparation for coverslipping.

Flats and organizes slides in preparation for technician quality control review.

Prints run reports for completed cases.

Performs instrument maintenance, including topping off chemicals, discarding waste, and running cleaning cycles.

Takes instruments offline and brings them back online as needed.

Maintains assigned work areas in a clean and organized condition.

Assists the Histology department with daily workflow and operational support needs.

Follows all safety procedures when handling patient specimens, chemicals, hazardous waste, and laboratory equipment.

Uses appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye protection, masks, lab coats, and gloves when required.

Maintains attention to detail while performing repetitive and time-sensitive tasks.

Multitasks effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT:

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and repetitive hand motions.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds routinely to move objects.

Near visual acuity required for slide handling, computer use, labeling, scanning, and documentation.

Employee may be exposed to blood products, patient specimens, knife cuts, hazardous waste, chemical fumes, and other laboratory-related hazards.

Daily functions may include incidental exposure to hazards associated with laboratory equipment, chemicals, reagents, biological specimens, sharps, and waste handling.

Appropriate precautionary measures must be followed at all times.

Use of protective gear such as eye protection, masks, gloves, lab coats, and other personal protective equipment may be required.

Hazardous waste training is required.

EQUIPMENT USED:

IHC and special stainers

Digital imaging systems

Coverslippers

Drying ovens

Typical laboratory equipment

Computer and printer

Laboratory Information System or related laboratory systems

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Prior laboratory, healthcare, specimen processing, histology, or related work experience preferred.

Ability to accurately enter and verify information in laboratory systems.

Ability to follow written procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, and laboratory team members.

Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the duties of this job. This position operates in a clinical laboratory environment and requires professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Clin-Path provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and gender identity. Clin-Path complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

BENEFITS:

Clin-Path Associates offers nationally competitive compensation and benefits. Our benefits program provides a comprehensive array of services to our employees, including but not limited to:

Health insurance, primarily covered by the company

Dental insurance, 100% covered by the company