Lab Assistant (Midshift)- Birmingham Path Lab, AL

Adcs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ADCS Clinics LLC in Birmingham, AL seeks a Laboratory Assistant to provide general assistance to technologists and pathologists, ensuring smooth workflow in the Laboratory department. The role includes coordinating tasks, handling processors and staining equipment, and maintaining slides and requisitions to match case numbers.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma; a bachelor’s in chemical or biological science is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s in chemical/biological science preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are essential.
• Professional interaction with colleagues and reliable attendance expected.

Responsibilities

• Change, load, rotate, clean and maintain processors.
• Change, load, rotate, clean and maintain staining instrumentation.
• Change, load and maintain coverslipper.
• Compare slides to blocks to ensure case numbers are correct and tissue matches.
• Compare slides to requisition forms to ensure case numbers are correct and tissue matches.
• Restock supplies as needed.
• Dispose of hazardous waste according to procedure.
• Must adhere to all department protocols and procedures.
• Must be reliable, dependable and have an excellent attendance history.
• Must be a team player.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Multi-tasking ability

Professional communication

Teamwork

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science preferred

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

DEPARTMENT:

Laboratory

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide general assistance to technologists and pathologists to ensure smooth work flow for the entire department.

MIDSHIFT:

4:00pm-12:30 am

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science preferred.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to Laboratory Supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Frequently ascend/descend stairs

EXAMPLE OF WORK PERFORMED

The omission of specific statements or descriptions does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Change, load, rotate, clean and maintain processors.
• Change, load, rotate, clean and maintain staining instrumentation.
• Change, load and maintain coverslipper.
• Compare slides to blocks to ensure case numbers are correct and tissue matches.
• Compare slides to requisition forms to ensure case numbers are correct and tissue matches.
• Restock supplies as needed.
• Dispose of hazardous waste according to procedure.
• Must adhere to all department protocols and procedures.
• Must be reliable, dependable and have an excellent attendance history.
• Must be a team player.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL:

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with others.
• Working knowledge of office equipment.

ADCS Clinics LLC participates in equal employment opportunities for all individuals and abides by EEOC and nondiscrimination provisions of all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

All applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.