Surgical Pathology Prep Assistant | Full-Time | Varies

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

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Variable

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

This position serves as a laboratory assistant whose duties include correctly accessioning and setting up gross specimens, assist with labeling of cases, making blocks for grossing, reconciling cases after grossing, recording blocks and preparing blocks for transport to the histology laboratory, maintaining chemical and biohazard elements, keeping supply inventory and ordering, recording equipment temperatures, and discarding tissue. This position is required to handle tissues, blood and/or other body fluids. This position works with hazardous and biohazardous substances, displeasing odors and materials, as well as hazardous chemicals such as xylene and formaldehyde.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate's degree in an appropriate area; Or
• high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.
• Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: NA

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose