Lab Assistant I - Histology

Lab Assistant I - Histology - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM

employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)  


• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)


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  401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

  
  

   



• Employee stock purchase plan


• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education


• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®


• and so much more!

Performs very basic functions to assist in the preparation of histopathology samples. 

• 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. Required to use personal protective equipment. 


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

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Preferred Work Experience:  

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

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. 


• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. 


• Frequent walking and/or standing. 


• May be required to use a wide variety of laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity. 

Knowledge:  

• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex instrumentation. 

Skills:  

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


• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. 


• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients. 


• 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. 

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)


• Some College Courses Science courses preferred (Preferred)