Histology Lab Assistant

Description

Histology Lab Assistant 

Job Type 

Full-time 

Charlotte, NC 

Join our Team at Celligent Diagnostics (CD) 

Are you ready to advance your career? Are you organized, detailed oriented, innovative and have a passion for science? Does making a positive difference in the lives of others intrigue you? Do you have experience working in a laboratory? Are you a “Morning Person” who would enjoy spending your afternoons doing whatever you like outside of work? 

If yes, A fantastic opportunity is waiting for you! 

Celligent Diagnostics is committed to delivering innovative pathology services to meet the diagnostic needs of the medical community and help improve patient care through timely and accurate pathology. 

Why work with us? 

• Celligent Diagnostics is a high-complexity CLIA-certified clinical laboratory, that provides Histology, Cytology and pharma services specializing in cancer diagnostic testing. We offer the clinical expertise of over 30 board certified pathologists covering multiple sub-specialties. 
• We value excellence and ensure that our team has the training and support to equip each team member to be successful. 
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits 

Our Benefits Package currently includes, but not limited to: - 

Medical Insurance 

Dental Insurance 

Vision Insurance 

Company Paid Life Insurance 

Company Paid Disability Insurance,  

401k Plan 

Generous PTO 

Employee Assistance Program 

Employee Referral Bonus 

As the FT Histology Lab Assistant Some of Your Responsibilities are: - 

Under close supervision, handles and prepares H&E slides of surgical and biopsy tissue for microscopic analysis utilizing automated systems. Records QA checkpoints of Histology technician work in Orchard LIS with a high level of accuracy. Matches blocks against slides and quality checks case in Orchard according to grossing log and prints slide label. Use bar code tracking system to deliver slides. Performs all duties necessary to assist histology technicians or department staff to ensure continuity of laboratory operations. Coverslips slides utilizing manual or automatic systems. Responsible for filing and retrieval of tissue blocks or slides. Washes and sterilizes glassware and mixes solutions. Records work in laboratory log sheets with a high level of accuracy. Documents daily QA/QC charts for laboratory equipment. Maintains laboratory equipment and working solutions for staining and processing. Needed skills and techniques will be developed during first six months of employment through directed work assignments and in-service training.? 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling of all materials. 
• Checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides and prints labels as appropriate. 
• Performs load and unload H&E stainer for routine staining of slides from paraffin embedded tissue according to instructions. 
• Use Orchard LIS system to pull case information and run worklists and reports. 
• Organizes slides for distribution according to LIS worklists. 
• Disposes of bulk waste tissue by decanting off the formalin and putting it in the necessary container. 
• Disposes of Formalin/DAB mixed waste and Xylene in the outdoor waste drums. 
• Under close supervision puts away lab supplies. 
• Responsible for filing, retrieval, and accurate record keeping of paraffin tissue blocks. 
• Responsible for documentation of daily QA/QC charts for all laboratory equipment. 
• Prepares and maintains working solutions for routine H&E staining on automatic stainers and processors.  
• Prepares and maintains working solutions of routine special stains. 
• Performs washing of glassware and solution containers as needed 
• Mixes routine solutions for laboratory use. 
• Performs all tasks using the appropriate safety equipment and procedures. 
• Identifies problems and brings them to the attention of a more senior staff, Histology Technicians, Manager, or Medical Director. 
• Under close supervision maintains laboratory equipment in proper working order, following appropriate laboratory safety protocols. 
• Participates in continuing education/in-service training sessions sponsored by the department. 
• Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. 
• Follows all National Patient Safety Goals per Collage of American Pathologists, as well as Laboratory and Celligent policies. 
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed. 

Work Schedule 

This is a full-time role, Monday – Friday, Shift: 3:00am until 11:30am with half an hour lunch break daily. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace. 

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. 

Celligent Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics required by law.” 

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required 
• A.S., B.S. or B.A. in a biological/physical science highly desired 
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting is highly desired 
• Computer skills required