Lab Support Specialist III - Pathology

Full-time - Entry Level

Woodland Park, NJ

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Lab Support Specialist III - Pathology is responsible for assisting technologists in various laboratory duties, including specimen processing, troubleshooting, and ensuring the cleanliness and proper functioning of laboratory equipment. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday, with potential weekend work, and involves preparing samples for testing, maintaining laboratory standards, and following established protocols to ensure high-quality laboratory services.

Responsibilities

• Assist technologists in performing laboratory duties including specimen processing and problem-solving.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Set up and conduct tests under the direction of a technologist.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance and safety.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order.
• Troubleshoot problem specimens and communicate outcomes with office and lab staff.
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and provide necessary information to callers.
• Ready specimens for placement onto analyzers, ensuring proper labeling.
• Utilize computer applications to manage specimens and print necessary documentation.
• Centrifuge specimens after appropriate clotting time and discard aged specimens appropriately.
• Perform maintenance on instruments under technologist supervision.
• In the Pathology Department, perform frozen section and prepare slides for testing.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required; Health Sciences degree preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience in a laboratory setting and understanding of laboratory equipment.
• Moderate-High level computer skills required, including proficiency in a Windows-based environment and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Nice-to-haves

• 2-4 years' related work experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance