Laboratory Assistant

Paycom; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the pathology team with tissue accessioning, labeling, and routine slide staining. You will handle specimen processing, data entry, and filing while maintaining accurate records and coordinating with pathologists.

The role requires attention to detail, reliable communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment under supervision. A high school diploma or GED is required; an Associate of Science is preferred, with potential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate of Science preferred.
• One year of laboratory experience preferred.
• Good communication, data entry and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with answering calls and daily administrative duties.
• Accessioning and labeling tissue samples; prepare reagents for processing.
• Perform routine H&E staining manually or automatically.
• Distribute slides to pathologists; file blocks and slides; filing paperwork.
• Discard specimen containers; perform cover slipping of stained slides.
• Maintain clean, organized work area; handle lab equipment safely.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA and CAP regulations; follow safety standards.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Independent work

Multitasking

Keyboarding

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate of Science

Job description

Company Conformance StatementsIn the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.Position purposeThe Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting staff with answering telephone calls, daily maintenance, miscellaneous administrative duties, data entry and filing.Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/TasksReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samplesProcess paperwork associated with accessioning and reportingPrepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining, under direct supervisionPerform routine H&E staining either manually or automatedDistributing slides to pathologistsFile blocks and slidesFiling paperworkDiscarding specimen containersSpecimen pickup(s) as neededPerform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automatedPerform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipmentResponsible for all assigned clerical duties associated with the Pathology laboratoryEnsure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are metEnsure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulationsMaintain a clean and well-organized work areaOther duties, as assignedQualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GED required. Associate of Science preferredExperience: One (1) year experience in laboratory setting preferred.Additional Qualifications: N/APerformance RequirementsMust be reliableExcellent communication skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to pay close attention to detailAbility to compile dataAbility to follow instructions/proceduresAbility to communicate effectively with customers and co-workersAbility to perform work activities in a team environment with open communication.Ability to maintain attention to detail and concentrate for extended periods of time.Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while under substantial time pressures and still maintain quality patient careProficient technical (computer) skills with keyboarding.Strong multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated with initiative.Strong sense of ethics.Physical RequirementsFrequently required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.Use of hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls.Reach with hands and armsOccasionally climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Constantly talk, hear and smell.Frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move 25 to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Equipment OperatedThis role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Also, laboratory equipment is used daily.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in professional laboratory environments. Frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, moving/mechanical parts, sharp objects, blood or body fluids, communicable diseases, computer monitors, repetitive motions. Local travel in the region may be required to another location as needed.