Surgical Pathology Lab Prep Technician

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to correctly accession and set up gross specimens, assist with labeling, and prepare blocks for histology. The role includes maintaining chemical hygiene, inventory, and temperature logs, with exposure to hazardous materials as part of the workflow.

The position requires an Associate's degree or a high school diploma with two years of related experience, and the ability to handle tissues, body fluids, and hazardous

Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma with two years related experience.
• Experience with tissue handling and histology prep is preferred.
• Ability to follow chemical hygiene and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, and correlate paperwork with specimens received.
• Assists with administrative tasks as needed such as computer assistance with manuals, SDS, cost analysis and chemical inventory.
• Disposes of tissue from completed surgical specimens.
• Chemical hygiene program maintenance

Skills

Specimen accessioning

Tissue handling

Lab safety

Inventory management

Education

Associate's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to correctly accession and set up gross specimens, assist with labeling, and prepare blocks for histology. The role includes maintaining chemical hygiene, inventory, and temperature logs, with exposure to hazardous materials as part of the workflow.

The position requires an Associate's degree or a high school diploma with two years of related experience, and the ability to handle tissues, body fluids, and hazardous