Pathology Lab Aide

The role

The lab aide performs day-to-day maintenance operations and ensures the quality and productivity of the lab. This role involves accessioning cases and maintaining laboratory equipment.

What you will do

• Daily accessioning and cassette creation for cases received into lab.
• Daily maintenance of the lab equipment such as the H&E stainer, tissue processor and other equipment.
• Ensure operational compliance with the laboratory’s SOPs and Quality Management Systems.
• Complete sign-out of daily cases including verification of adequate stain quality.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal and CLIA regulations.
• Maintain appropriate standards to meet all licensing and regulatory requirements and uphold company policies and integrity on a daily basis.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Utilize the IT program to follow slides until delivery to pathologist after probationary period.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate histology processes and protocols, reports any discrepancy to senior staff.
• Participates in all equipment QC including daily measurements, solution maintenance etc when needed.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice to have

• Bachelor of Science degree
• Assoc science degree

About the company

Optima Dermatology is a multi-site dermatology group with a mission to revolutionize skin care. They foster a collaborative environment and are growing rapidly.