About The Role

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
Annual incentive plans
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.