Pathology Lab Assistant: Detail-Driven Lab Support

GI Alliance; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance in Connecticut is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support staff with answering calls, daily maintenance, data entry and filing in a busy pathology lab.

The role involves accessioning and labeling tissue samples, preparing reagents, performing routine H&E staining under supervision, distributing slides to pathologists and filing paperwork.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; 1 year lab experience preferred; the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate of Science preferred.
• Experience: One (1) year experience in laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accession and labeling of tissue samples.
• Process paperwork for accessioning and reporting.
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and staining under supervision.
• Perform routine H&E staining manually or automated.
• Distribute slides to pathologists.
• File blocks and slides.
• Filing paperwork.
• Discard specimen containers.
• Specimen pickup as needed.
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides manually or automated.
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• All clerical duties in the Pathology laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with safety, QC, QA, CLIA and CAP standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Independence

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Ethics

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate of Science preferred

Job description

GI Alliance in Connecticut is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support staff with answering calls, daily maintenance, data entry and filing in a busy pathology lab.

The role involves accessioning and labeling tissue samples, preparing reagents, performing routine H&E staining under supervision, distributing slides to pathologists and filing paperwork.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; 1 year lab experience preferred; the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is essential.