Lab Assistant I: Specimen Prep & Data Entry

CO1000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 49,310,000 - 74,214,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Lab Assistant I to ensure proper handling of all specimens in clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories and to prepare them for testing. Duties include accessioning orders, centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation, packaging, and transport of specimens under supervision.

The role requires accuracy, multitasking in a busy environment, teamwork, and strong oral communication; computer data entry skills are essential. Salary range $17.17–$25.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy, disruptive environment.
• Must be a team player with a positive work attitude.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Strong oral communication skills and sound reasoning based on common sense.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare specimens for testing in clinical and anatomic pathology labs.
• Perform accessioning of orders and data entry into computer systems.
• Carry out specimen processing tasks including centrifugation, aliquoting, and slide preparation.
• Package, ship referrals, and transport specimens to testing departments under supervision.

Skills

Data entry

Specimen processing

Team player

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Lab Assistant I to ensure proper handling of all specimens in clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories and to prepare them for testing. Duties include accessioning orders, centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation, packaging, and transport of specimens under supervision.

The role requires accuracy, multitasking in a busy environment, teamwork, and strong oral communication; computer data entry skills are essential. Salary range $17.17–$25.90 per hour.