POSITION SUMMARY:

Labcorp Oncology is seeking to hire a Laboratory assistant to join our Buffalo Clinical Tissue Center of Excellence to help support high-complexity Next-Generation Sequencing to inform patient care. This position supports the daily operations of our molecular and histology laboratories and works closely with our Pathology team. Responsibilities include laboratory support duties, inventory management, temperature monitoring, reagent preparation, and instrument upkeep. Additionally, this position works closely with our pathologists during upfront tissue review and PD-L1 reporting to ensure the highest quality patient care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, be proactive, learn new skills quickly, and be comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred
• Comfortability with handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established turn-around times
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
  Pay Range: $19-23/hr
  All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.
  Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

• Perform daily temperature tracking
• Conduct annual thermometer calibrations and documentation
• File or dispose of sample tubes in accordance with lab protocols
• Handle garbage and liquid waste disposal following safety procedures
• Monitor supply inventory and assist with ordering as needed
• Assist with unpacking and stocking warehouse supplies
• Participate in the yearly freezer defrosting schedule
• Complete scheduled weekly, monthly, and preventative maintenance tasks
• Stock reagents and consumables (pipette tips, gloves, paper towels, slides, etc.)
• Clean and maintain instruments (stainers, slide printers, fridges)
• Wipe down and disinfect lab surfaces regularly
• Scan order paperwork
• Retrieve and deliver H&E and PDL-1 slides to and from Pathology
• Organize histology slides and paraffin blocks
• Contact vendors/service representatives for repairs
• Scan, store and retrieve current and archived slides in digital pathology software
• Learn and support quality processes and procudures
• Other duties as needed

Pathology Support

• Work closely with the pathology team to efficiently enter case data in real-time during tissue quality control steps
• Assist pathologists in PD-L1 report data entry.
• Learn how to read and interpret pathology reports