Lab Assistant; Entry-level, No Degree Required

Lab Assistant / Tissue Registry Clerk

The Tissue Registry Clerk is responsible for performing various clerical and processing duties, including the filing of tissue (both fresh and formalin fixed), glass slides, and paraffin blocks. Additional responsibilities include maintaining supply inventory, stocking, receiving shipments, and cleaning. The role involves working with computer information systems daily and requires the handling of fresh and formalin fixed tissue, organs, and amputations for archival purposes.

Attention to detail and adherence to strict safety requirements for handling hazardous chemicals and infectious agents are essential.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve pathology glass slides from file drawers, count and document the number of slides pulled, place them in trays, and maintain organization.
• Document volumes in a spreadsheet.
• Refile slides in original drawers after digital scanning and update documents.
• Organize by sequential number and identify if out of sequence.
• Perform data entry in Excel, ensuring data is documented accurately.
• Remain productive with repetitive tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Background in science or 1-2 years of medical experience
• Experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, telephone operations, and other office equipment
• Ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to prevent mislabeling
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in written form

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $23.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester, MN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.