Lab Assistant - Histology - 2nd Shift

Quest Diagnostics seeks Lab Assistant - Histology.

• Monday
• Friday 3:00 PM
• 11:30 PM Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform routine activities involved in the preparation of histopathology slides under general supervision and according to policies and procedures.
• Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Monitor inventory, requisition supplies prior to depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Clean, sterilize, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets, as needed).
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides both manually and automated.
• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.
• Comply with all health, quality and safety policies, procedures and practices.

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

• One (1) year of previous histopathology or other laboratory experience and/or training preferred.

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned.

• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
• Ability to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.