Laboratory Assistant I: Specimen Processing

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Assistant I at Moffitt Cancer Center handles specimen processing and data entry to support clinical and anatomic pathology testing. Under supervision, you will accession orders, prepare specimens for testing, and transport materials to testing departments.

You will perform tasks such as centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation, packaging, and shipment of referral specimens, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task in a busy, disruptive environment.
• Must be a team player with adaptability to change.
• Strong oral communications skills.
• Competent computer data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Accession orders and data entry for specimens.
• Perform centrifugation, aliquoting, and slide preparation.
• Package and ship referral laboratory specimens.
• Transport specimens to testing departments and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant I at Moffitt Cancer Center handles specimen processing and data entry to support clinical and anatomic pathology testing. Under supervision, you will accession orders, prepare specimens for testing, and transport materials to testing departments.

You will perform tasks such as centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation, packaging, and shipment of referral specimens, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery in a busy lab environment.