Lab Processing Technician - Histology

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Job Title :

Lab Processing Technician - Histology

Department : Medicine | Pathology

Position Summary

Lab Processing Technician to work in the Histology Laboratory within the Division of Surgical Pathology in the Department of Pathology under the direct supervision of Lead Histology Technologists (and Clinical Laboratory Manager) and functional supervision from higher level laboratory staff; assists with cover slipping of slides for viewing under microscopes; collates and organizes paperwork accompanying slides; packs, unpacks, sorts and transports samples and slides to assigned location; assists with basic and general lab functions; performs general cleaning and maintenance of laboratory including laboratory equipment and instruments; tissue cassette receipt, block and slide send-out; tracking using Beaker barcode scanning; performs customer service related duties such as answering telephone / email inquiries, entering manual orders, and problem resolution from department staff and pathologists; numerically pulls and / or files paraffin blocks; assists with daily maintenance and reagent changes on staining and processing equipment; sorts slides by case and ensures they are accurately delivered to scanning or to case pathologist; other duties as needed.

Job Requirements

High School diploma or GED

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Starting between 4 : 00 AM and 6 : 00 AM

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available. Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.