Pathology Operations Coordinator (POC)

CND Life Sciences, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CND Life Sciences, Inc. seeks a Pathology Operations Coordinator to support day-to-day operations in our Scottsdale laboratory. This entry-level role blends technical and administrative duties to ensure efficient workflow and accurate case processing.

You will review case documentation, perform quality checks in LIMS, assist with scanning, filing, and shipments, and work closely with the pathology team. Onsite work five days a week with opportunities to grow in a patient-centric environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in a laboratory or healthcare environment preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Experience with inventory management, data entry, and recordkeeping preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with web-based business applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing records and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Review laboratory case documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform quality control checks on documentation and slides using the LIMS.
• Unload and organize digitized slides from scanners within the case distribution tower.
• Assist in pre-filling documentation for medical staff to support case processing.
• Scan and upload documents into LIMS, ensuring proper case association and data integrity.
• File and organize slides and paperwork following pathology team review.
• Coordinate and complete shipments to off-site archival storage as needed.
• Elevate issues to appropriate team members and follow SOPs.
• Support general clerical duties and contribute to daily laboratory readiness.
• Adapt to changes in workflow and assist with process improvement initiatives.

Skills

LIMS familiarity

Inventory management

Data entry

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based apps

Job description

Training: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Summary

The Pathology Operations Coordinator (POC) is an entry-level role responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the commercial laboratory at CND Life Sciences. Working closely with the Pathology Operations team, this position performs a blend of technical and administrative duties to help maintain an efficient and organized laboratory workflow.

Job Responsibilities

• Review laboratory case documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform quality control checks on documentation and slides using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Unload and organize digitized slides from Olympus VS200 scanners within the case distribution tower.
• Assist in pre-filling documentation for medical staff to support case processing.
• Scan and upload documents into LIMS, ensuring proper case association and data integrity.
• File and organize slides and paperwork following pathology team review.
• Coordinate and complete shipments to Iron Mountain for off-site archival storage, as needed.
• Promptly elevate issues or concerns to appropriate team members.
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and report any deviations immediately.
• Support general clerical duties and contribute to daily laboratory readiness for case processing.
• Adapt to changes in workflow and assist with process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in a laboratory or healthcare environment preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Experience with inventory management, data entry, and recordkeeping preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with web-based business applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing records and documentation.
• Ability to follow instructions and seek clarification when necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving shared goals.

Education, Certifications, and Licensures

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Other

• Ability to use copiers and PDF scanner
• Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish sufficient detail.
• Must possess the ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Must possess the ability to perform repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• This role will be expected to work onsite at the company’s Scottsdale, AZ headquarters 5 days/week.

Summary

Grow Your Career With Us

CND Life Sciences is a patient and employee-centric, future-focused organization. We know there is a patient hoping for answers behind every Syn-One test we perform, and this knowledge drives us day in and day out to be our best. We are dedicated, driven, and passionate with a strong sense of community and team spirit.

CND offers plenty of advancement opportunities and excellent benefits to include medical, dental and vision, STD, LTD, Life, AD&D, and 401K with an employer match and encourages a positive work life balance.

Our Mission

Since our founding, CND Life Sciences has been on a mission to advance the care of patients who face the potential diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disease. With long careers in research and clinical care, our founders set out to unlock deeper stories within the skin by detecting key pathological markers in the peripheral nervous system that had been previously out of reach.

Our Core Values

CND maintains core values that guide our work and mission every day.

Great science.

It’s the foundation of everything we do.

Patients first.

There is a patient hoping for answers behind every test we perform – we never forget that.

Clinician-minded.

We are founded by physicians and dedicated to helping clinicians care for patients – we embrace this responsibility.

Quality core.

We adhere to high laboratory standards and quality practices – it’s the only way to operate.

Always thinking.

We are relentless in determining how we can innovate and do better – it’s just in our DNA.

Respect.

We hold our employees, customers, partners, and suppliers in high regard – we succeed when we are aligned.

CND Life Sciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.