Pathology Lab Assistant — Frozen Section & Autopsy Support

Pathgroupla; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathology Group of Louisiana is seeking a Lab Assistant to support off-site facilities by assisting pathologists with frozen sectioning, staining, and keeping slides organized. The role involves labeling slides, preparing for transport, and aiding with weekly inventory and QC.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, prefer some college science and at least one year in a medical lab; strong manual dexterity, reliability, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; some college science preferred.
• One year of work experience in a medical lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pathologists with frozen sectioning and staining, ensuring fast, quality slides.
• Label and stain all frozen slides and prepare for transport to PGL.
• Maintain daily QC and assist with autopsies as needed.
• Retrieve slides/blocks and coordinate with the lab team to expedite requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Analytical and problem solving

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Some college science

One year of work experience in a medical lab

Job description

Pathology Group of Louisiana is seeking a Lab Assistant to support off-site facilities by assisting pathologists with frozen sectioning, staining, and keeping slides organized. The role involves labeling slides, preparing for transport, and aiding with weekly inventory and QC.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, prefer some college science and at least one year in a medical lab; strong manual dexterity, reliability, and teamwork are essential.