Histology Lab Assistant

3 weeks ago

San Diego, United States AcelaBio Inc. Full time

Job Title: Histology Lab Assistant (Full-time, Permanent)

Location: San Diego, CA (Office-based)

Reports to: Histology Supervisor

LABORATORY FUNCTIONS
- Communicate with Pathologist, Histology Supervisor and other staff regarding specimen issues and documents status.
- Documents status of all queries and resolution.
- Receives and accessions all specimens into Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Provides histology laboratory support using automation and manual methods as needed and appropriate.
- Labels slides, collates with paperwork, and submits to appropriate pathologist or laboratory staff.
- Documents appropriate tracking and logístical information.
- Monitors logs to ensure all routine cases have been completed, as directed by the Histology Supervisor.
- Records all documentation consistently and legibly.
- Maintains manual and electronic records for easy retrieval of data as necessary.
- Investigates, escalates, and documents any discrepancies noted at sample receipt and accessioning.
- Answers routine inquiries related to blocks, slides, and case status, as directed by the Histology Supervisor.
- Practices the proficient and safe use of equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities within defined turn-around times.
- Cleans, disinfects, performs, and documents routine instrument maintenance per SOP.
- Reports equipment or instrument malfunctions appropriately. Files paraffin blocks and accompanying paperwork on a daily basis.
- Transports and archives specimens, blocks, and slides as necessary.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Perform minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary.
- Monitors laboratory inventory to ensure supply levels are appropriate and adequate.
- Promptly notifies Histology Supervisor of any supply issues.
- Fosters department and laboratory teamwork through effective communication.
- Assists with orientation and training of new staff as it pertains to sample receipt and accessioning.
- Takes initiative for personal development by attending teleconferences, educational sessions, and required meetings.

OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested.
- Office-related administrative responsibilities including but not limited to supporting upkeep of documentation.
- Ordering of consumables/supplies and shipping documents and samples.
- Possesses high standards for organization and quality.
- Assists with departmental projects as assigned by management.
- Conducts business in a manner that puts the lives of our patients and the relationships with our clients as the highest priority.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed

**Qualifications**:

- Associates Degree in a science related field, or equivalent work experience.
- High School Diploma/GED with equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience preferred.
- Proficiency with and understanding of computers.

Additional Skills and Knowledge:

- Knowledge of general medical terminology to perform various laboratory tasks and to communicate with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
- Knowledge of safety requirements to recognize hazardous conditions.
- Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in the laboratory field.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Ability to create routine reports and correspondence as they pertain to sample receipt and accessioning.
- Ability to interact and communicate with a variety of people, both on a one-on-one basis and in meetings and group presentations; must be able to relate to and work with ill, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
- Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to follow direction.
- Ability to think logically in order to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to produce quality work and have high standards for organization.
- Conducts business in a manner that puts the lives of our patients and the relationships with our clients as the highest priority.

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