Lab Assistant Specialist I — Critical Lab Support

Moffitt Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Lab Assistant Specialist I to support multiple clinical and anatomic pathology labs. The role focuses on proper specimen handling, data entry, and accessioning of orders, with responsibilities across Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Specimen Processing.

Under supervision of a technologist, supervisor, or laboratory director, you will perform routine and complex tasks, register and bill where needed, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy, disruptive environment.
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills.
• Accurate data entry and attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimens in Cytology, preparing slides and labeling.
• Assist Flow Cytometry with accessioning and sample tracking.
• Support Hematology procedures including bone marrow activities.
• Assist Histology with gross descriptions and frozen sections as needed.
• Perform pre-analytical tasks in Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics.
• Process complex specimens and coordinate with outreach testing and billing.

Skills

Data entry

Specimen handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Lab Assistant Specialist I to support multiple clinical and anatomic pathology labs. The role focuses on proper specimen handling, data entry, and accessioning of orders, with responsibilities across Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Specimen Processing.

Under supervision of a technologist, supervisor, or laboratory director, you will perform routine and complex tasks, register and bill where needed, and