Non-Registered Gross Tech
Seattle, WA - USA
Job Summary
Location: 550 17TH Avenue Seattle WA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00 PM
Job Responsibilities
Receive and accession tissue specimens; verify patient identifiers and test orders.
Gross assist at a basic level (e.g. cassette labeling tissue orientation support per SOP).
Process tissue on automated processors; monitor schedules reagents and run logs.
Embed tissues in paraffin with correct orientation and block documentation.
Microtomy: cut routine paraffin sections at required thickness; float mount and dry slides.
Perform routine H&E staining (manual or automated); assist with special stains and immunohistochemistry setup under supervision.
Operate and maintain lab instruments (microtomes stainers coverslippers processors cassette printers); perform daily QC/maintenance and document per SOP.
Maintain reagent prep logs temperature logs and equipment records.
Follow CAP/CLIA OSHA and Labcorp safety policies including PPE use and biohazard handling.
Participate in proficiency testing quality improvement and inventory control.
Communicate specimen or QC issues promptly to lead techs/pathologists.
Support turnaround time goals and workload prioritization across shifts.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a Chemical or Biological Science Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or prior LabCorp experience
- 6 months or more experience with grossing small biopsies and complex surgical specimens
- 6months or more experience working in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment
Additional Job Standards
- Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance practices
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of laboratory safety hazardous waste management and PPE requirements
- Ability to operate maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
- Flexibility to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business need
Comfortable with fine motor tasks (embedding microtomy) and attention to detail.
Basic understanding of tissue processing staining principles and lab safety.
Able to follow SOPs maintain accurate records and work in a fast-paced regulated environment.
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
**Pay Range: $25.85 - $41.07 per hour
All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 21.
Benefits:Regular full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(k) accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year (includes 8 holidays) and Sick Leave (0.0333) hours of sick leave for each hour of work) capped at 64 hours per year Tuition Reimbursement and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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