Job Description
Lab Assistant I - Histology - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
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:
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
- 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)