Laboratory Assistant- Histology Lab

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health seeks a Histology Laboratory Assistant to support the Anatomic Pathology department. Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, grossing preparation, slide staging, and coordinating send-outs with reference laboratories.

The role requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to follow HIPAA guidelines in a fast-paced clinical environment. On-site position at Cooper Norcross Health facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced coursework helpful.
• Formal study in biology or lab sciences improves suitability.
• Experience in histology or anatomic pathology is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow HIPAA rules.
• Familiarity with LIS and hospital lab software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receives, verifies, prioritizes, and accession surgical pathology specimens and related materials; tracks labeling and chain of custody.
• Prepares grossing workstations, measures specimens, labels cassettes, stores/disposes specimens, and ensures timely processing.
• Supports slide preparation, coverslipping, reagent changes, filing, and basic equipment maintenance per protocols.
• Coordinates consultations and send-outs; tracks specimens and reports; maintains pathology records.
• Answers phones, communicates with physicians and labs, routes issues, and supports clerical functions.
• Maintains inventory, orders supplies, cleans glassware, and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Independent work

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or coursework in Biology

Anatomy & Physiology

Medical Laboratory Science

Related science field

Tools

Epic Beaker

SoftPath

Sunquest

Copia

Laboratory information systems

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Histology Laboratory Assistant provides specimen processing, gross room, histology, and administrative support to the Anatomic Pathology department. Through accurate specimen handling, documentation, slide and block management, and support of pathology workflows, this position helps ensure efficient diagnostic services and exceptional patient care throughout Cooper University Health Care.

• Receives, verifies, prioritizes, and accessions surgical pathology, biopsy, cytology, autopsy, and consultation specimens. Reviews specimen labeling and requisitions for completeness, resolves discrepancies, maintains specimen identification throughout processing, monitors surgical schedules, and maintains required logs and documentation.
• Supports daily pathology operations by preparing grossing workstations, obtaining specimen measurements and weights, labeling cassettes, managing specimen storage and disposal, transporting specimens, assisting with gross room workflow, and ensuring timely specimen processing.
• Provides support for pathology processes, including slide preparation, coverslipping, reagent changes, slide and block filing and retrieval, basic equipment maintenance, quality documentation, and other non-complex laboratory procedures performed under established protocols.
• Coordinates pathology consultations and send-outs; prepares, packages, tracks, and documents specimens, slides, and blocks sent to reference laboratories or consulting pathologists. Maintains pathology records, scans and files reports, and ensures accurate tracking and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Answers phones, responds to inquiries, communicates with physicians, healthcare facilities, and reference laboratories, routes issues appropriately, and assists with clerical and operational functions to support efficient pathology services.
• Maintains laboratory inventory and supplies, orders and stocks materials, organizes reagents, washes glassware, performs section maintenance activities, documents quality and maintenance records, and participates in competency assessments, continuing education, and quality improvement activities.

Experience Required

0-2 Years Preferred

Experience in histology, anatomic pathology, clinical laboratory, medical office, or specimen accessioning environment.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma/ GEDAssociate degree or college coursework in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Laboratory Science, or related science field

Special Requirements

Strong attention to detail and specimen identification accuracy

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities

Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsExperience with Epic Beaker, SoftPath, Sunquest, Copia, or laboratory information systems (Preferred)

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00