Job Details
Category: Laboratory Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Job Function: Operations Job Family: Laboratory Operations Shift: Day Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time Work Mode: On-site
Job Description
Lab Assistant I - Histology - Knoxville, TN Monday to Friday, 3:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Pay Range: $17.20 per hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
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, and 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 HealthFlex Time • 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off • FinFit financial coaching and services • 401k 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 • Annual incentive plans • Matching gifts program • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education • Career advancement opportunities
and so much more.
Responsibilities
Performs very basic functions to assist in the preparation of histopathology samples. Responsibilities include:
• 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.
Qualifications
Preferred Work Experience: One 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. • 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 and 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 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 6000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Some College Courses in Science preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
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