Lab Assistant Specialist I (MIOMs) - Full Time Days

Moffitt; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Assistant Specialist I at Moffitt Immunoncology & Molecular Services will ensure proper handling of specimens and prepare them for testing across Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics and Specimen Processing. You will perform accessioning, data entry, and various support tasks under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good oral communication and teamwork.
• Proficient computer data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimens in clinical and anatomic pathology labs and prepare for testing.
• Perform data entry, accessioning, and order processing activities.
• Carry out centrifugation, aliquoting, slide prep, packing and shipping.
• Assist in registration, billing tasks, and patient care procedures as needed.
• Support aseptic techniques and troubleshoot specimen/order issues.

Skills

multi-tasking

team player

detail oriented

strong communication

computer data entry

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

## Lab Assistant Specialist I (MIOMs) - Full Time DaysApply: Onsite: Moffitt Immunoncology & Molecular Services: Full time: Posted Today: R-4692### Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.### As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.**Summary**The Laboratory Assistant Specialist I is responsible for ensuring proper handling of all specimens received in the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories and preparation of these specimens for testing. Job duties include computer data entry and accessioning of orders, and also specimen processing tasks including centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation, packaging, shipment of referral laboratory specimens, and transport and delivery of specimens to the testing departments. Additional duties that are of a higher level of complexity are also required, including registration and billing functions, assisting on patient care procedures, processing samples that must be handled with aseptic or sterile techniques, and troubleshooting issues with samples and orders. These more complex duties may vary by assigned laboratory section.- Cytology: Performs specimen handling and cytopreparation of all samples, maintaining glass slides, cover slipping slides, labeling slides, and maintaining the department inventory.- Flow Cytometry: Registration and customer service for Outreach and non-patient samples; accessioning and distribution of complex shared samples; reagent preparation, utilization of multiple computer systems to track and log specimens.- Hematology: Provides assistance during bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures; Maintains equipment and records; Performs quality assurance activities; Assists with miscellaneous functions required to maintain the smooth operation of the department such as clerical duties, and inventory control activities.- Histology: Assists in the Histopathology Department during routine gross descriptions, frozen sections and autopsies.- Microbiology: Performs pre-analytical testing procedures such as: culture set-ups and accessioning of microbiology and virology samples; maintains equipment and records; performs quality assurance activities; assists with miscellaneous functions required to maintain the smooth operation of the department such as clerical duties, and inventory control activities.- Molecular Diagnostics: Registration and customer service for Outreach and non-patient samples; accessioning and distribution of complex shared samples; reagent preparation, utilization of multiple computer systems to track and log specimens.-Specimen Processing: Registration for Outreach/non-patient testing, resource for questions, troubleshooting order and specimen issues, routine billing tasks, monitoring pending logs and overdue specimens, processing of complex specimens to include bone marrows, fluids and shared specimens. Utilizes reference lab portals for ordering, packages and ships specimens meeting Hazardous Goods criteria.The Laboratory Assistant Specialist performs all duties under the supervision of a technologist, supervisor, or laboratory director.**Job Title:** Lab Assistant Specialist I **Minimum Education Level:** High School Diploma/GED **Minimum Field of Study:** **Minimum Education Notes:** **Preferred Education Level:** **Preferred Field of Study:** **Preferred Education Notes:** **Licensure Certification Needed:** No **Minimum Licensure:** **Minimum Licensure (Other):** **Training Required:** Ability to multi-task in a busy, disruptive environment. Must be a team player, adaptable to change at a moments notice. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required. Must possess strong oral communications skills and sound reasoning capability based on common sense logic. Must demonstrate competent computer data entry skills. Must also be able to communicate effectively with physicians, pathologists and research team members. **Salary Range**$18.64 - $28.53*Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.*