Pathology Lab Tech: Specimen Processing & Archival Support

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Pathology Laboratory support technician to perform technical tasks including accessioning, processing, and tracking slides and blocks for send-out testing and second opinions. Responsibilities include receiving specimens, maintaining LIS entries, and assisting with supplies, clerical tasks, and customer communications.

Qualifications include a natural science degree or equivalent experience, clinical lab exposure, the ability to

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Must sit/stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 pounds; fine motor tasks such as pipetting.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process orders for slides and blocks for send-out testing and second opinion consultations.
• Receive specimens from couriers and accession them in the laboratory information system.
• Process specimens for send-out testing and archival tissue retrieval.
• Track slides and blocks and return materials to outside facilities.
• Provide supply/inventory management and lab-related clerical support; communicate with laboratory customers.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Fine motor skills

Pipetting

Laboratory information system

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences

Two years of college in natural sciences + two years experience

Tools

LIS / Laboratory Information System

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Pathology Laboratory support technician to perform technical tasks including accessioning, processing, and tracking slides and blocks for send-out testing and second opinions. Responsibilities include receiving specimens, maintaining LIS entries, and assisting with supplies, clerical tasks, and customer communications.

Qualifications include a natural science degree or equivalent experience, clinical lab exposure, the ability to