LAB ASSISTANT I - Day shift - Specimen Processing, Clinical Pathology

Moffitt; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center seeks a Lab Assistant I for day shift in specimen processing within Clinical Pathology. You will handle, label, and prepare specimens for testing, perform data entry and accessioning, and support transport and packaging of specimens to testing departments.

This role requires a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Onsite work at Magnolia Hospital is involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Strong oral communication and attention to detail.
• Accurate computer data entry skills.
• Team player and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimens in clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories and prepare them for testing.
• Perform data entry and accessioning of orders.
• Carry out specimen processing tasks including centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation, packaging, and shipment of referral specimens.
• Transport and delivery of specimens to testing departments under supervision.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Oral communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

LAB ASSISTANT I - Day shift - Specimen Processing, Clinical Pathology - Moffitt Cancer Center### LAB ASSISTANT I - Day shift - Specimen Processing, Clinical PathologyApply: Onsite: Magnolia Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R-5849### 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 **Minimum Field of Study:** **Minimum Education Notes:** **Preferred Education Level:** **Preferred Field of Study:** **Preferred Education Notes:** **Licensure Certification Needed:** No **Minimum Licensure:** **Minimum Licensure (Other):** **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**$17.17 - $25.90*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.*