Lab Assistant - Part Time

Colonial Group; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group's Laboratory department seeks a dedicated assistant to provide general support to technologists and pathologists, ensuring smooth workflow and accuracy in daily tasks.

Responsibilities include handling preparatory and administrative duties, maintaining processors and staining instruments, verifying slides, restocking supplies, and disposing of hazardous waste per procedures, while upholding department protocols and attendance expectations.

Responsibilities

• General administrative duties to support laboratory workflow.

Job description

DEPARTMENT:

Laboratory

JOB SUMMARY:

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

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.