Spoke Software · 1 month ago
Histology Lab Assistant
Charlotte,NC,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCelligent Diagnostics is a high-complexity CLIA-certified clinical laboratory specializing in cancer diagnostic testing. They are seeking a Histology Lab Assistant who will handle and prepare H&E slides for microscopic analysis, assist histology technicians, and maintain laboratory equipment and solutions.
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Responsibilities
Under close supervision, handles and prepares H&E slides of surgical and biopsy tissue for microscopic analysis utilizing automated systems
Records QA checkpoints of Histology technician work in Orchard LIS with a high level of accuracy
Matches blocks against slides and quality checks case in Orchard according to grossing log and prints slide label
Use bar code tracking system to deliver slides
Performs all duties necessary to assist histology technicians or department staff to ensure continuity of laboratory operations
Coverslips slides utilizing manual or automatic systems
Responsible for filing and retrieval of tissue blocks or slides
Washes and sterilizes glassware and mixes solutions
Records work in laboratory log sheets with a high level of accuracy
Documents daily QA/QC charts for laboratory equipment
Maintains laboratory equipment and working solutions for staining and processing
Needed skills and techniques will be developed during first six months of employment through directed work assignments and in-service training
Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling of all materials
Checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides and prints labels as appropriate
Performs load and unload H&E stainer for routine staining of slides from paraffin embedded tissue according to instructions
Use Orchard LIS system to pull case information and run worklists and reports
Organizes slides for distribution according to LIS worklists
Disposes of bulk waste tissue by decanting off the formalin and putting it in the necessary container
Disposes of Formalin/DAB mixed waste and Xylene in the outdoor waste drums
Under close supervision puts away lab supplies
Responsible for filing, retrieval, and accurate record keeping of paraffin tissue blocks
Responsible for documentation of daily QA/QC charts for all laboratory equipment
Prepares and maintains working solutions for routine H&E staining on automatic stainers and processors
Prepares and maintains working solutions of routine special stains
Performs washing of glassware and solution containers as needed
Mixes routine solutions for laboratory use
Performs all tasks using the appropriate safety equipment and procedures
Identifies problems and brings them to the attention of a more senior staff, Histology Technicians, Manager, or Medical Director
Under close supervision maintains laboratory equipment in proper working order, following appropriate laboratory safety protocols
Participates in continuing education/in-service training sessions sponsored by the department
Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
Follows all National Patient Safety Goals per Collage of American Pathologists, as well as Laboratory and Celligent policies
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency required
Computer skills required
Preferred
A.S., B.S. or B.A. in a biological/physical science highly desired
Previous experience in a laboratory setting is highly desired
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k Plan
Generous PTO
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Company
Spoke Software
Spoke Software, powering VBProfiles and SpokeIntel, is a market intelligence platform that help its users to make sense of their markets.
Founded in 2002
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25.1MKey Investors
DCM VenturesU.S. Venture Partners
2003-11-18Series C· $11.7M
2003-04-24Series B· $9.2M
2002-01-01Series A· $4.2M
Leadership Team
Philippe Cases
Chairman and CEO
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