Pathology Lab Support Specialist — Specimen Handling

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup is seeking a lab technician to support pathology procedures, including accessioning tissue specimens and assisting in the cutting room. The role involves handling samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper documentation and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include preparing cassettes, assisting with frozen sections, and supporting QA activities while following HIPAA and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a histology or pathology lab setting.
• Ability to handle and track tissue specimens accurately.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and waste disposal.

Responsibilities

• Accession all tissue specimens and prepare cassettes.
• Assist in cutting room and with frozen sections as needed.
• Maintain equipment and logs for quality control.
• Prepare supplies and ensure clean, compliant workspace.
• Handle specimens and reports per privacy and safety policies.

Skills

Accessioning

Tissue processing

Lab safety

Quality control

Record keeping

Tools

Cryostat

Faxitron

Photography equipment

Job description

PathGroup is seeking a lab technician to support pathology procedures, including accessioning tissue specimens and assisting in the cutting room. The role involves handling samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper documentation and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include preparing cassettes, assisting with frozen sections, and supporting QA activities while following HIPAA and regulatory guidelines.