Per Diem Pathology Lab Aide — Lab Ops & QC

Socket.dev; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Optima Dermatology seeks a per diem Lab Aide to support the pathology team in Portsmouth, NH. The role focuses on daily lab maintenance, case accessioning, and ensuring quality and productivity of operations.

The ideal candidate holds a BS or AS degree with at least two years of lab experience, and ASCP HT training or eligibility is preferred. This position involves working a Monday–Friday schedule with variable 6–8 hour shifts and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Associate degree in a related field.
• HT(ASCP) training or eligibility is preferred.
• Minimum two years of laboratory technician experience in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Daily accessioning and cassette creation for cases received into lab.
• Maintain lab equipment such as the H&E stainer and tissue processor.
• Comply with SOPs, Quality Management Systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with sign-out of daily cases and verify stain quality.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, CLIA regulations and company policies.
• Follow all lab safety procedures and manuals.
• Post-probation: use IT systems to track slides to delivery to pathologist.
• Monitor histology processes and report discrepancies to senior staff.
• Participate in equipment QC and routine maintenance as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science or Associate degree

Job description

Optima Dermatology seeks a per diem Lab Aide to support the pathology team in Portsmouth, NH. The role focuses on daily lab maintenance, case accessioning, and ensuring quality and productivity of operations.

The ideal candidate holds a BS or AS degree with at least two years of lab experience, and ASCP HT training or eligibility is preferred. This position involves working a Monday–Friday schedule with variable 6–8 hour shifts and on-site duties.