Laboratory Assistant

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Position Highlights :

Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Hours:

Monday-Friday

Location:

Lockport Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.

Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.

Employer provided life and disability insurance.$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.

Immediate 401(k) match.
40 hours paid volunteer time off.

A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.

Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Under the Laboratory Director's or Supervisor's general supervision, the Histology Laboratory Assistant performs Laboratory procedures in General Laboratory processing and any other duties under the direction of a laboratory supervisor.

Responsibilities Monitor/inventory/stock supplies and consumables

Answer Lab phones

Assist technologists in locating and retrieving/processing specimens.

Make copies, fax results, and refill printer paper as needed

Monitor lab expected list in Epic Accession all surgical pathology and cytology cases sent by the clinics.

Verify specimens sent from the clinic that have no labeling discrepancies. If labeling discrepancies are noticed, contact the clinic for verification before processing.

Fill out RL6 for any discrepancies.

Process cytology specimens for cytotechnologists to screen.

Triage slides to proper locations - utilize packing lists when necessary

Monitor faxes and send slides/blocks to outside facilities as requested.

File blocks and slides.

Processor and Stainer maintenance.

Complete daily maintenance charts and report any defects or malfunctions to lab management.

Maintain a neat and orderly work area. Dispose of hazardous material and sharps following established procedures.

Conform to laboratory timekeeping procedures.

Maintain a safe work environment and conform to all company safety guidelines and requirements.

Maintain a pleasant, courteous attitude at work and openly communicate with co-workers/supervisor regarding work issues, suggestions, etc. Other duties as designated by Supervisor Qualifications Education High  school graduate or equivalent

Associate degree in biological, life science, or other related field preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent verbal, written, and clerical skills

Excellent verbal communication/phone skills

Service Orientation/ Patient Experience Oral communication

Written communication and comprehension

Team player

Attention to detail

Able to prioritize

High level of accuracy in all phases of the jobAble to correctly and carefully perform testing after training1+ years of experience

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $/hr, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.