Lab Assistant

IMMEDIATE and multiple openings for Lab Assistants! 2nd and 3rd Shifts. Previous experience in lab environments highly preferred. Will receive, log, identify, and document incoming specimens such as blood, tissue, or fluids. Prepare slide trays and assist with all aspects of lab organization and maintenance. Track orders on worklists and retrieve specimen materials for technicians. File slides and tissue blocks. Prepare alcohol solutions for tissue processing. Change instrument staining solutions per schedule. Recycle, neutralize and dispose of chemicals and solutions safely. Prepare specimens and materials for tissue grossing. Clean, organize and prepare paraffin blocks for microtome cutting. Assemble slide trays for delivery to pathologists. Engage in lab maintenance and quality control (QC). Complete required compliance training and follow all procedures. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Required:

Associate Degree in a science related field If no lab environment experience, then medical office or pharmacy experience needed (CNA, Pharm Tech, Patient Care Tech) Possess attention to detail Excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills Able to multi-task, prioritize, and work well individually and as part of a team Adhere to HIPAA and OSHA compliance, and CLIA requirements Lab experience or CNA, Pharm Tech, Patient Advocate