Lab Assistant - Histology

Letsrenovate; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to excellence in patient care. As a Lab Assistant I, you will play a crucial role in supporting technologists and pathologists, ensuring efficient workflow in a state-of-the-art laboratory. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced technology and contribute to groundbreaking personalized medicine testing. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is perfect for you. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Prescription insurance

Dental insurance

401K company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Life and Disability insurance

Fully subsidized public transportation card

Free parking

Identity Protection services

Qualifications

• High school graduate required; prefer degrees in biology, chemistry, or anatomy.
• Experience in clinical settings or labs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist technologists and pathologists to ensure smooth workflow.
• Perform specimen processing and provide administrative support.
• Maintain equipment and manage supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in biology/chemistry/anatomy

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/anatomy

Tools

Internal software applications

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

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Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 2nd 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 12:00pm-8:30pm

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

Physical Requirements

• Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Walking

Benefits

CellNetix offers a comprehensive benefits plan:

• Medical, Vision, Prescription company paid options.
• Dental company paid options.
• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 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.