Pathology Lab Assistant II - Night Shift & Career Growth

Forefront Dermatology; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account matching

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Long term disability

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Forefront Dermatology in Pleasant Prairie, WI seeks a Lab Assistant II to accession specimens, prepare slides, and support lab organization. Training is provided with opportunities for career ladder advancement and pay increases.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens via LIS, filing slides/blocks, preparing reagents, maintaining QC, and assisting pathologists with slide production. Prior lab exposure is preferred; an associate or bachelor’s degree in a science field is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a science related field is required.
• Flexibility with hours to meet workflow demands.
• Ability to type 45 wpm with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and release orders using LIS.
• Track orders and retrieve specimen materials for technicians.
• File slides and tissue blocks.
• Prepare alcohol solutions for tissue processing and change staining solutions as scheduled.
• Recycle, neutralize and dispose of chemicals safely.
• Prepare specimens for tissue grossing and embed tissue samples when trained.
• Clean, organize and prepare paraffin blocks for microtome cutting.
• Assist with slide preparation and cover slipping equipment.
• Assemble slide trays for delivery to pathologists.
• Maintain lab equipment and record daily temperatures.
• Receive, stock and inventory lab supplies.
• Complete required compliance training and follow procedures.
• Opportunity for career advancement with on‑the‑job training in histology pathways.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

HIPAA & CLIA compliance

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a science related field

Job description

Forefront Dermatology in Pleasant Prairie, WI seeks a Lab Assistant II to accession specimens, prepare slides, and support lab organization. Training is provided with opportunities for career ladder advancement and pay increases.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens via LIS, filing slides/blocks, preparing reagents, maintaining QC, and assisting pathologists with slide production. Prior lab exposure is preferred; an associate or bachelor’s degree in a science field is required.