Pathology Lab Assistant: Tissue Processing & Data Entry

GI Alliance; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support staff with telephone coordination, data entry, daily maintenance, and filing in a clinical laboratory setting in Texas.

Responsibilities include accessioning, staining, labeling, slide distribution to pathologists, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preferred lab experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate of Science preferred.
• Experience: 1 year laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining under direct supervision.
• Perform routine H&E staining manually or automated.
• Distribute slides to pathologists.
• File blocks and slides; filing paperwork.
• Discard specimen containers and perform specimen pickups as needed.
• Perform cover slipping of slides manually or automated.
• Maintain equipment with routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA and CAP regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Independent work

Data entry

Team player

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Ethics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GI Alliance is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support staff with telephone coordination, data entry, daily maintenance, and filing in a clinical laboratory setting in Texas.

Responsibilities include accessioning, staining, labeling, slide distribution to pathologists, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preferred lab experience and strong attention to detail.