Histology Lab Assistant

Job Description Summary

The Histology Lab Assistant supports the Anatomic Pathology service by performing pre‑analytic specimen handling and the full range of histology bench tasks—excluding gross examination and tissue grossing. Core duties include specimen receipt and accessioning, tissue processing support, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine and special staining (H&E, special stains), basic immunohistochemistry (IHC) setup under direction, quality control (QC), instrument maintenance, and LIS documentation.

The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant production of high‑quality slides for pathologist interpretation.

• Pre‑Analytic & Accessioning
• Tissue Processing & Embedding
• Microtomy & Slide Preparation
• Staining (Routine, Special Stains, and IHC Support)
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Equipment & Reagent Management
• Data & Communication
• Management of Anatomic Pathology workflows and administrative functions
• Assistance with tumor board preparation

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in a laboratory or life‑science field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Required:
  
  6–12 months of hands‑on histology or anatomic pathology experience (internship, externship, or on‑the‑job training). Preferred: 1–2 years in a CAP/CLIA‑regulated histology lab; exposure to automated stainers/IHC platforms.
• Certification (preferred but not required): HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) eligibility or credential.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Microtomy proficiency; knowledge of fixation, processing, embedding, H&E and special stains; basic IHC workflow; LIS/barcoding; routine instrument maintenance.
• Regulatory:
  Working knowledge of CAP/CLIA requirements for anatomic pathology, specimen identification, QC, and documentation.

Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous); sitting (Continuous); walking (Continuous); climb stairs (Infrequent); work indoors (Continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent); work from elevated areas (Frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent); kneeling positions (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Continuous); twist at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions (Frequent); perform "pinching" operations (Frequent); perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous);

maintain fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous); reach overhead (Frequent); repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous); fully use both legs (Continuous); lower extremity balance and coordination (Frequent); reach in all directions (Continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor at 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent); lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent);

exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent).

Minimum Training and Education (duplicate):

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in a laboratory or life‑science field preferred.

Experience:

Required:

6–12 months of hands‑on histology or anatomic pathology experience (internship, externship, or on‑the‑job training). Preferred: 1–2 years in a CAP/CLIA‑regulated histology lab; exposure to automated stainers/IHC platforms. Certification (preferred but not required): HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) eligibility or credential. Technical

Skills:

Microtomy proficiency; knowledge of fixation, processing, embedding, H&E and special stains; basic IHC workflow; LIS/barcoding; routine instrument maintenance. Regulatory:
Working knowledge of CAP/CLIA requirements for anatomic pathology, specimen identification, QC, and documentation.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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