Lab Assistant - Histology

Lab Assistant in Histology

Take the next step in your laboratory career with a respected diagnostic healthcare organization. This Lab Assistant opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment, supporting critical diagnostic testing while gaining valuable histopathology exposure. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a laboratory setting, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $22.00/hour

Employment Type: Contingent with potential pathway for hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Why This Role Matters

As a Lab Assistant in Histology, you will play an important role in supporting laboratory operations and ensuring specimens and slides are accurately processed and distributed. Your work helps contribute to timely and accurate diagnostic results that support patient care.

What You'll Do

• Receive, accession, scan, and distribute specimens and slides to physicians
• File tissue blocks, dispose of laboratory waste, and pull/match slides as needed
• Assist with the preparation of histopathology specimens and slides under general supervision
• Label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection
• Process paperwork associated with specimen accessioning and reporting
• Monitor inventory levels and stock laboratory supplies
• Clean, sterilize, organize, and maintain laboratory work areas and equipment
• Perform manual and automated coverslipping of stained slides
• Complete assigned clerical and administrative duties
• Follow all health, quality, and safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment

What We're Looking For

• A current, up-to-date resume

• High School Diploma (required)

• Some college-level science coursework preferred

• Previous histopathology or laboratory experience preferred

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures accurately

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Laboratory Information Systems

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with laboratory work

• Ability to meet compliance requirements

What's In It For You

• Competitive hourly pay

• Opportunity to gain valuable histology laboratory experience

• Potential pathway to permanent employment

• Work within a professional healthcare laboratory environment

• Develop hands-on experience with laboratory processes and equipment

• Consistent weekday schedule with evening completion time

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)