Lab Assistant II - Histology

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Vacation and Flex Time

Paid time off

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Lab Assistant II - Histology on a Monday to Friday evening shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM).

Responsibilities include preparing histopathology slides, labeling specimens, maintaining equipment, and performing routine H&E staining under supervision. The role requires one year of histopathology or lab experience and experience handling PHI using a LIS; preferred is three years in histopathology with support to pathologists.

Qualifications

• One year of histopathology or other laboratory experience.
• One year of experience handling PHI and other patient information using an LIS.
• Three years of histopathology or laboratory experience, including providing support to pathologists.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and limited non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s) (under general supervision and according to policies and procedures).
• Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually and automated.
• Perform routine H&E staining either manually or automated.
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining, under direct supervision.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.
• Run and/or monitor pending lists, if applicable.
• Generate and maintain department statistics, if applicable.
• Monitor inventory, requisition supplies prior to depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Clean, sterilize, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).
• Comply with all health, quality and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• May assist technical staff with limited technical functions, with appropriate education and training. (Contact MQA-AP for specific guidance).
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Prioritization

Communication skills

Confidential handling

MS Office

Typing speed 6,000 keystrokes/hour

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College Courses in Science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Job Description

Lab Assistant II - Histology - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Benefits information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Performsroutine and limited non-routine functions toassist in the preparation of histopathology samples.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routineand limited non-routineactivities involved in the preparation ofslidesfor microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s) (under general supervision and according to policies and procedures).
• Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform cover slipping of stained slideseithermanually and automated.
• Perform routine H&E staining either manually or automated.
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routineslide staining, under direct supervision.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.
• Run and/or monitor pending lists, if applicable.
• Generate and maintain department statistics, if applicable.
• Monitor inventory,requisition supplies prior to depletion;stock and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Clean,sterilize,organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).
• Comply with all health, qualityand safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• May assist technical staff with limited technical functions, with appropriate education and training. (Contact MQA-AP for specific guidance).
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications:

Required WorkExperience:

One (1) year of histopathology or otherlaboratory experience

One (1)year of experience handling PHI and other patient information using an LIS

Preferred Work Experience:

Three (3) years of histopathology or other laboratory experience, including providing support to pathologists.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety oflaboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex instrumentation.

Skills:

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned.
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously andeffectively with supervisors,co-workers and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Some College Courses Science courses preferred (Preferred)

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