Lab Assistant - Histology

CellNetix Pathology and Laboratories; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory in Seattle seeks a Lab Assistant for histology duties, including supporting technologists and ensuring workflow efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, a background in biological sciences, and the ability to handle diverse tasks in a lab environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a generous PTO policy.

Benefits

Medical and vision benefits

Dental options

401K company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible holiday plans

Public transportation card

Qualifications

• Prior clinical medical setting or laboratory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures and PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, correlate, and quality check completed histology cases.
• Distribute completed slides to all pathologists.
• Maintain processors and staining instrumentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Time management

Communication

Professional demeanor

Education

High school graduate

Associates degree in biology/chemistry/anatomy

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/anatomy

Tools

Basic computer program and application skills

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Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Job Details

Job Location: Tukwila Main Lab LLC - Tukwila, WA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Health Care

Description

ABOUT US

An unwavering pursuit of Excellence in Patient Care, Every Diagnosis, Every Day. This is what we stand for.

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is headquartered in the Seattle area in our state-of-the-art Central Processing Laboratory. As one of the largest AP labs in the United States, with over 300 staff members and 60+ distinguished Pathologists, we offer some of the most technologically advanced resources and service menus in the region. In addition, our cutting-edge Molecular Laboratory with next-generation sequencing offers groundbreaking personalized medicine testing. Our lab continues to grow in technology and scientific advancement while offering our employees a wide array of training and career progression pathways in Administration, Laboratory and Hospital Support, Histology, Cytology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Grossing and more. If our mission of patient care resonates with you, Come Grow With Us in Pursuit of Excellence.

Position Summary

The responsibility of Lab Assistant I is to provide general assistance to technologists/technicians and pathologists to ensure smooth workflow for the entire department. Responsibilities may include obtaining information from various departments, processing and/or accessioning different types of specimens and providing administrative and organizational support to the department. Due to various environmental hazards presented in the workplace such as formalin, communicable disease, fresh human tissue, etc., employees must adhere to HIPAA standards and strict Standard Operating Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Position Schedule: M-F, 5:00am - 1:30pm

Essential Duties

A Lab Assistant I may perform any of the following duties or groups of duties

• Assemble, correlate and quality check completed histology cases
• Distribute completed slides to all pathologists
• File un-stained slides/tissue blocks
• Change, load, rotate, clean, and maintain processors
• Change, load, rotate, clean, and maintain staining instrumentation
• Reagent preparation and recycling
• Utilize company's internal software applications
• Restock supplies as needed
• Hazardous waste control
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exhibit precise attention to detail
• Adaptable & flexible
• Time management skills and organization and the ability to multitask
• Has exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Performs with a professional demeanor
• Able to perform well under pressure with a large work volume
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and PPE requirements
  
  

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum High school graduate
• Associates or Bachelors degree with emphasis in biology/chemistry/anatomy preferred
• Prior clinical medical setting or laboratory experience preferred
• Basic computer program & application skills
• Customer service experience.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Sitting
• Computer use
• Walking
• Manual dexterity
  
  

Benefits

CellNetix offers a comprehensive benefits plan.

• Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.
• Employee only HSA $29.86/per month or Employee only PPO $52.47/per month. Dependent plans also available.
• Dental company paid options.
• Employee only $0.00/per month. Dependent plans also available.
• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 0-3 Years of Service: Accrue up to 15 days per year
• 4-7 Years of Service: Accrue up to 20 days per year
• 8-12 Years of Service: Accrue up to 25 days per year
• 13+ Years of Service: Accrue up to 30 days per year
• Holiday Pay
• 6 paid holidays per year
• 4 floating holidays per year
• Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Fully subsidized ORCA public transportation card and free parking at most sites.
• Company paid Norton LifeLock Identity Protection.
  
  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: As a healthcare organization we are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment. We require a criminal history background check and drug test for all final candidates.

CellNetix is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, the presence of a sensory, physical, or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. CellNetix is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

CellNetix has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Job candidates must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation in place prior to starting work. Fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series such as Pfizer or Moderna or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson. Please work with Human Resources if you need an accommodation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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