Pathology Lab Assistant - Tissue Prep & Slide Processing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

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 seeking a laboratory support role to assist Anatomic Pathology staff in daily operations. You will help maintain the lab environment, assist with necropsy prep, tissue trimming, and H&E staining, while ensuring proper documentation and GLP compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with biology coursework preferred. Good reading, writing, and verbal communication skills are essential for success in a dynamic lab setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Undergraduate coursework in Biology or related sciences preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions and SOPs.
• 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 data entry to laboratory inventory records.
• Ensure proper documentation and labeling of laboratory reagents.
• Dispose of hazardous chemicals and maintain chemical records.
• Perform paraffin tissue processing and routine H&E staining with coverslipping.
• Documentation and data review to GLP regulations.
• Assist staff with study-related procedures.

Skills

Reading & SOPs

Verbal communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate Biology coursework preferred

Job description

Altasciences in Everett, WA is seeking a laboratory support role to assist Anatomic Pathology staff in daily operations. You will help maintain the lab environment, assist with necropsy prep, tissue trimming, and H&E staining, while ensuring proper documentation and GLP compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with biology coursework preferred. Good reading, writing, and verbal communication skills are essential for success in a dynamic lab setting.