Lab Assistant I Day Shift (Pathology)

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lab Assistant I at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa assists with proper handling of specimens in clinical and anatomic pathology labs and prepares them for testing. Under supervision, you perform data entry and accessioning, plus processing tasks such as centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation, packaging, and shipment of referrals.

The role emphasizes accuracy, multi-tasking, strong communication, and teamwork to support our mission at Florida's National Cancer Institute-designated

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must multi-task in a busy environment with accuracy.
• Strong oral communication and basic reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimens in clinical/anatomic labs and prepare for testing.
• Perform accessioning of orders and data entry into the system.
• Carry out processing tasks including centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Prepare slides, package and ship referral specimens.
• Transport and deliver specimens to testing departments.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Data entry

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Computer data entry

Job description

Minimum Field Of Study

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer as the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces.

Summary

The Laboratory Assistant I is responsible for ensuring proper handling of all specimens received in the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories and preparation of these specimens for testing. Job duties include computer data entry and accessioning of orders, and also specimen processing tasks, including centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation, packaging, shipment of referral laboratory specimens, and transport and delivery of specimens to the testing departments. The Laboratory Assistant I performs all duties under the supervision of a technologist, Lead Lab Assistant, Supervisor, or laboratory director.

Job Title:

Lab Assistant I

Minimum Education Level:

High School Diploma/GED

Licensure Certification Needed:

No

Training Required:

Ability to multi-task in a busy, disruptive environment. Must be a team player, adaptable to change at a moments notice. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required. Must possess strong oral communications skills and sound reasoning capability based on common sense logic. Must demonstrate competent computer data entry skills.

Salary Range:

$16.91 - $24.64

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.
We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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