Laboratory Aide

Bridge Dermpath is a physician-owned practice that specializes in the field of dermatopathology. Our state-of-the-art laboratory is located in Tarrytown, NY. This position is full-time with a work schedule of Monday-Friday, 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 40 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

· Completes lab QC logs in a timely manner

· Records all information accurately, neatly, and legibly on appropriate forms

· Ensures staining solution levels are within the established range

· Changes/rotates staining solutions and rotates reagents/supplies according to dates received and/or expiration dates

· Assembles slides according to case number in slide tray with corresponding requisition slip

· Distributes glass slides to pathologists

· Handles and disposes chemical wastes with appropriate PPE

· Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of lab technician stations, slide stainer, & coverslippers

· Ensures that surfaces of tissue processors are free of paraffin after removing baskets at the end of tissue processing

· Cleans exterior of laboratory equipment and work areas using appropriate cleaning solutions

· Pulls specimen(s) from specimen storage room as asked by pathologist or technical staff

· Pulls specimens from storage shelves in preparation for tissue discard

· Ensures specimens are appropriately filed in storage room

· Receives and delivers shipments to their respective areas

· Conducts routine inventory and item rotation; maintains all inventory in POS

· Keeps storage areas free of clutters

· Immediate notification of existing and/or potential problems to the proper authority

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience/Physical Requirements:

· 1 years of Laboratory experience preferred

· Must be able to manage multiple tasks at once

· Proven ability to work in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy

· Must have excellent verbal, writing, and reading comprehension of English language

· Must have excellent attention to detail

· Ability to lift 50 lbs

· Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time

· Ability to properly handle various hazardous chemicals

Bridge Dermpath provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Hourly wage is dependent on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Tarrytown, NY 10591 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25