NeoGenomics Laboratories · 5 months ago
Laboratory Assistant I - Histology
Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNeoGenomics Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the Histology department in Fort Myers, FL. This entry-level position involves assisting the department technologist with various basic laboratory procedures and maintaining quality assurance of specimens.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Records the required information in laboratory log books, specimen accession sheets, workflow drafts, etc., to ensure quality assurance of specimens
Performs simple laboratory tasks of operating equipment, printing extra labels, recording data, and specimen storage and retrieval and other clerical duties as assigned
Prepares reagents for laboratory procedures as directed in the procedure manual and under the direct supervision of a certified technologist
Performs various housekeeping and/or maintenance tasks to keep laboratory and equipment in clean and operable condition
Maintains department inventory and orders supplies as needed
Resolves pending lists and finds missing samples
Performs various filing, mailing, and copying tasks as needed
Disposes of biohazardous material according to established procedures
Completes training and competency checklists as needed
Sends and receives cases to and from satellite laboratories
Loads, runs and unloads some automated testing procedures
Assists with the department quality improvement or safety program
Reports problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment and supplies to laboratory supervisor or lead technologist to ensure timely resolution
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent; emphasis on science courses preferred
Effective communication skills and strong organization skills
Detailed oriented and willingness to work independently
Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
No certification required
Preferred
Previous experience in a similar capacity and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Basic understanding of laboratory techniques preferred
General knowledge on using MS Office programs
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options
Company 401k match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development
16 days of paid time off plus holidays
Wellness courses
Highly engaged employee resource groups
Company
NeoGenomics Laboratories
NeoGenomics, Inc. is a premier cancer diagnostics company specializing in cancer genetics testing and oncology data solutions.
Founded in 1998
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (10)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (3)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$925.9M2021-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2020-04-30Post Ipo Equity· $125.4M
2020-04-30Post Ipo Debt· $175M
Leadership Team
Ravi Ada
Chief Technology Officer, Informatics Division
George A. Cardoza
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-04
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