Laboratory Assistant: Pathology & Tissue Processing

Altasciences; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences in Everett, WA is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to support Anatomic Pathology operations in a fast-paced lab environment. You will help prepare tissues, manage reagents, and maintain clean facilities while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preference for undergraduate biology coursework. You’ll work with necropsy prep, tissue processing, staining, and equipment maintenance in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Undergraduate work in Biology or related sciences preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, SOPs and study documents.
• Ability to speak effectively and understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Assist with necropsy and trimming preparation.
• Perform fixed tissue trimming.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Order warehouse supplies and enter data into inventory records.
• Document and label laboratory reagents accurately.
• Perform paraffin tissue processing and routine H&E staining and coverslipping.
• Document and review data in compliance with GLP regulations.
• Assist staff with study-related procedures.

Skills

Safety procedures

Verbal communication

Reading/comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate coursework in Biology

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Altasciences in Everett, WA is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to support Anatomic Pathology operations in a fast-paced lab environment. You will help prepare tissues, manage reagents, and maintain clean facilities while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preference for undergraduate biology coursework. You’ll work with necropsy prep, tissue processing, staining, and equipment maintenance in a collaborative team setting.