Job Summary
This role is essential for managing and processing a variety of specimens, including surgical, outpatient, and cytological samples. You will be responsible for preparing frozen sections and stained slides to facilitate quick interpretation by pathologists. Additionally, participation in imaging-guided and bone marrow procedures is required to effectively triage and prepare tissues, while maintaining precision in specimen identification, labeling, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Accession and handle surgical, outpatient, and cytologic specimens.
- Prepare frozen sections and stained slides for prompt analysis by pathologists.
- Attend imaging-guided and bone marrow procedures to assist in tissue preparation.
- Ensure accurate identification, labeling, and documentation of specimens.
Qualifications
- A minimum of one year of laboratory experience relevant to the field.
- A college major in a suitable natural science or two years of natural science courses combined with two years of relevant experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and laboratory experience may be considered.
- Strong skills in laboratory operations, analytical thinking, communication, organization, and specimen handling.
- Preferred experience in cytology, histology, pathology, or clinical laboratory settings.
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