Laboratory Assistant

Paycom; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the pathology lab with accessioning, labeling and routine slide staining under supervision. The role involves data entry, filing, and preparing reagents while maintaining a clean, compliant work area.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED (Associate of Science preferred) and at least one year of lab experience, with strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate of Science preferred.
• One year experience in laboratory setting preferred.
• Must be reliable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning and labeling of tissue samples.
• Process paperwork for accessioning and reporting.
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining.
• Perform routine H&E staining manually or with automation.
• Distribute slides to pathologists and file blocks and slides.
• Handle filing and paperwork related to specimens and reports.
• Perform specimen pickups as needed and maintain equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and ensure safety/QA standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Data entry

Keyboarding

Multi-tasking

Ethics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate of Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

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.