Pathology Lab Support Technician

PathGroup; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Columbus, GA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support lab procedures including accessioning tissue specimens and assisting pathologists in the cutting room. You will help prepare tissue for testing and perform routine tasks to keep workflows running smoothly.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, processing, logging daily cases, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the lab. This role is on-site in Columbus, GA.

Qualifications

• Experience in pathology lab procedures preferred.
• Familiar with specimen processing and accessioning workflows.
• Knowledge of lab safety and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Accession all tissue specimens and make cassettes.
• Assist pathologist and assistants in cutting room duties.
• Perform frozen sections when location allows.
• Hang tissue on processors and select specimens for grossing.
• Photograph specimens and prepare tissue for testing.
• Operate equipment and maintain logs for QC data.
• Dispose of hazardous waste per procedures and maintain cleanliness.
• Run routine maintenance on cryostats and document findings.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with privacy/security policies.

Skills

Tissue accessioning

Specimen handling

Quality control

Safety compliance

Laboratory procedures

Job description

PathGroup in Columbus, GA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support lab procedures including accessioning tissue specimens and assisting pathologists in the cutting room. You will help prepare tissue for testing and perform routine tasks to keep workflows running smoothly.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, processing, logging daily cases, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the lab. This role is on-site in Columbus, GA.