Tissue Lab Support Specialist

PathGroup; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Oxford, MS is seeking a lab support role focusing on accessioning tissue specimens and assisting in the cutting room. Responsibilities include preparing tissues for testing, performing frozen sections where available, and maintaining proper documentation and safety practices.

The candidate should have at least a high school diploma or GED with two years of healthcare environment experience preferred. On-site work with compliance to privacy and safety policies is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of health care environment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Accession tissue specimens and make cassettes.
• Assist in cutting room with pathologist and assistants.
• Perform frozen sections where location allows.
• Handle processing and hanging of tissue on processors.
• Photograph specimens using Polaroid or digital methods.
• Prepare tissue for send-out tests and further analysis.
• Operate Faxitron for specimen radiographs.
• Monitor surgery schedules and collect specimens from campus locations.
• Maintain logs and quality control charts for equipment and decals.
• Prepare routine solutions and maintain supplies inventory.
• Dispose of hazardous wastes per procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on cryostats where applicable.
• Run quality control reports and generate monthly data.
• Answer calls regarding reports and tissue handling.

Skills

Tissue accessioning

Cutting room support

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PathGroup in Oxford, MS is seeking a lab support role focusing on accessioning tissue specimens and assisting in the cutting room. Responsibilities include preparing tissues for testing, performing frozen sections where available, and maintaining proper documentation and safety practices.

The candidate should have at least a high school diploma or GED with two years of healthcare environment experience preferred. On-site work with compliance to privacy and safety policies is required.