Lab Assistant Specialist I: Specimen Processing & QA

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center seeks a Lab Assistant Specialist I to ensure proper handling of all specimens in clinical and anatomic pathology labs and prepare them for testing. Responsibilities include accessioning, data entry, and processing tasks across multiple lab sections, with duties that may involve registration, billing, and aseptic techniques.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy, disruptive environment.
• Strong oral communications skills and sound reasoning based on common sense logic.
• Competent computer data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process specimens across Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics.
• Register and accession orders; data entry and billing tasks.
• Package, ship, and transport specimens; maintain equipment and records.
• Assist with patient care procedures and lab operations as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Laboratory portals

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center seeks a Lab Assistant Specialist I to ensure proper handling of all specimens in clinical and anatomic pathology labs and prepare them for testing. Responsibilities include accessioning, data entry, and processing tasks across multiple lab sections, with duties that may involve registration, billing, and aseptic techniques.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication with physicians and staff.