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CBSET, Inc.
Pathology Laboratory Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$46,449 / year median in Massachusetts
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Pathology Laboratory Assistant CBSET, Inc. - 4.1 Lexington, MA Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Teamwork Packing Moving Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Driver's License Data entry Organizational skills Safety equipment Time management
Full Job Description Description:
CBSET, Inc. is a recognized leader in preclinical biomedical research. We make it our mission to help our sponsors accelerate the development of novel and innovative pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, and medical devices. CBSET offers extensive regulatory and scientific expertise to the Medtech and biopharma industry around the globe in order to rapidly transform early-stage concepts into novel therapies. By working as a Pathology Laboratory Assistant, you will be part of a collaborative effort with our clients to advance biomedical research through innovative, high-quality services. In addition, CBSET is proud to offer a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and an opportunity to participate in a 401(k) plan. Please be aware that the requirements presented within this job listing are the basic qualifications required for the Pathology Laboratory Assistant position; however, the job title will be contingent upon the level of experience of the candidate in those requirements.BASIC SUMMARY
The pathology lab associate is a critical member of our dynamic, GLP compliant pathology department across histology and necropsy teams and will be working closely with technical staff, lab supervisors, pathology manager, department director, and pathologists to ensure smooth and efficient daily laboratory operations. Main responsibilities include, but not limited to, ordering, reagent preparation, maintenance of equipment, management of tissue blocks and slides, supply inventory, logistics, and waste management. This position requires timely accurate documentation, adhering to safety requirements, effective communications, multitasking, and good time management organizational skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform and assist with tasks to support necropsy and histology teams such as inventory of trimmed tissue cassettes for processing, labeling cassette and slide for necropsy and microtomy, cleaning of stained slides for boxing. Maintain and clean equipment, make service calls, change reagents on stainers, perform basic operations such as load or remove slide racks from stainers, wet tissue bagging. Monitor and maintain reagent and supply inventory, place orders. Accurately document tasks performed on paper or using LIMS. Maintain lab cleanness; wash and dry glassware in lab sink or using dishwasher.- Archive study samples and materials, e.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Minimal :
High School Diploma or Equivalent .Experience:
1-2 years of previous laboratory experience and familiar with lab procedures.Certification/Licensure:
Driver's license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to assist with laboratory procedures, which require talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work accurately under stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands.
- Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds and transfer 55Gal drums of chemical waste using proper mechanical aids.
- Work effectively as a team member.
- Flexibility and willingness to perform other related duties as required.
- Demonstrates excellent dependability, reliability, efficiency, accuracy, prioritization ability, problem solving skills, and teamwork.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- laboratories with moderate noise possible and exposure to hazardous/noxious devices (e.g., needles, scalpel blades, etc.) and chemicals (e.g., formalin, alcohols, xylenes, etc.).
- General office working conditions, with generally quiet noise conditions.