Lab Assistant Specialist I — Onsite Lab Support & Specimen Prep

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant Specialist I to support the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories. You will handle specimen processing, data entry, accessioning of orders, and preparation for testing under supervision.

This role requires high school diploma or GED and strong accuracy, communication, and multi-tasking abilities. Shifts run 11:00am to 7:30pm, with duties across Cytology, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, and Molecular Diagnostics as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Strong oral communication and attention to detail.
• Competent computer data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimens and accession orders in labs.
• Perform data entry, registration and billing tasks.
• Process samples across Cytology, Hematology, and Histology.
• Assist with transport, packaging and shipment of specimens.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Computer data entry

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lab Assistant Specialist I to support the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories. You will handle specimen processing, data entry, accessioning of orders, and preparation for testing under supervision.

This role requires high school diploma or GED and strong accuracy, communication, and multi-tasking abilities. Shifts run 11:00am to 7:30pm, with duties across Cytology, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, and Molecular Diagnostics as needed.