3rd Shift Lab Assistant - Embedder

Lab Assistant - Histology

The Lab Assistant Histology plays an important role in supporting daily Histology laboratory operations at Clin-Path Diagnostics. This position is responsible for assisting with slide preparation, instrument maintenance, digital imaging, and other laboratory tasks while maintaining clean and organized assigned work areas.

The Lab Assistant Histology works closely with the Histology department and supports laboratory workflow through attention to detail, multitasking, and teamwork. Depending on the assigned level, responsibilities may include assisting with employee training, troubleshooting, updating procedures, and providing department oversight in the absence of the Histology Lab Manager.

This position may support several laboratory functions, including:

• Loading and unloading slides
• Running slides through a series of chemicals in preparation for coverslipping
• Flattening and organizing slides in preparation for technician quality control (QC)
• Printing run reports for completed cases
• Scanning predictive marker cases using digital imaging systems
• Performing instrument maintenance, including topping off chemicals, discarding waste, and running cleaning cycles
• Taking instruments offline and returning them to service
• Assisting with new employee orientation and training, as applicable
• Assisting with updating and maintaining Accessioning procedures, as applicable
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Maintaining communication with the Histology Lab Manager
• Cleaning and maintaining assigned laboratory areas
• Performing other duties as assigned

Employees are responsible for following all company policies and procedures, including adherence to applicable regulatory standards such as CAP, CLIA, and OSHA, as well as established laboratory safety requirements.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:

• Loads and unloads slides according to established laboratory procedures.
• Runs slides through a series of chemicals in preparation for coverslipping.
• Flattens and organizes slides in preparation for technician QC.
• Prints run reports for completed cases.
• Scans predictive marker cases utilizing digital imaging systems.
• Performs instrument maintenance, including topping off chemicals, discarding waste, and running cleaning cycles.
• Takes instruments offline and returns them to service as needed.
• Cleans and maintains assigned laboratory areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical/mental demands, environment:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds routinely to move objects.
• Must be able to perform laboratory tasks requiring attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Must be able to follow established procedures when handling laboratory materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• May be exposed to blood products, knife cuts, hazardous waste, and chemical fumes.
• Appropriate precautionary measures must be followed at all times.
• Eye protection, masks, lab coats, and/or gloves may be required depending on the task.
• Hazardous waste training is required.
• Must be able to work effectively with the Histology team and maintain communication with laboratory leadership.

Equipment used:

• IHC and special stainers
• Digital imaging systems
• Coverslippers
• Drying ovens
• Typical laboratory equipment
• Computer and printer

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow established laboratory procedures and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform assigned duties while maintaining laboratory quality and safety standards.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the duties of this job. This position operates in a clinical laboratory environment and requires professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Clin-Path provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and gender identity. Clin-Path complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, primarily covered by the company
• Dental insurance, 100% covered by the company
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions through 401(k)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)