Concord Hospital Health System·Concord, New Hampshire
Perform registration, accessioning, and processing of pathology specimens including staining and equipment operation. Assist in gross dissection, frozen section slide staining, and autopsy preparation.
Under the supervision of the Histology Supervisor, performs a variety of duties involved in the registration, accessioning, identification and processing of Pathology specimens according to established methods and procedures to include staining, storage of specimens, operation of equipment used in the preparation of liquid based GYN/Non-GYN specimens, and operation of equipment used in the H-E/IHC staining of surgical specimens. Under the general supervision of the pathology supervisor and medical direction of the Pathologist, performs duties to assist in the gross dissection of specimens, frozen section slide staining, and autopsies.
Two years of formal training or education beyond the high school level (e.g., Associates Degree).
Certification, Registration & Licensure
None required.
One year experience in related job required. Experience in a clinical pathology laboratory preferred.
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Physical and Work Requirements
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is LIGHT. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to perform activities that require fine motor skills. The employee is frequently required to bend, do repetitive motion, hear, reach, speak, squat, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, and sit.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
The employee is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, non-weather related heat or cold, toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, electrical hazards - shock, moving mechanical parts, slippery surfaces, and variable weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Requires an Associate degree or two years of formal education beyond high school. At least one year of related experience is required, with clinical pathology laboratory experience preferred.
Market context
In New Hampshire, pathology lab assistant openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs that need reliable support for specimen handling and workflow. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an associate degree or two years of postsecondary education, plus related experience, with clinical pathology lab experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight lab accuracy, safety practices, and any specimen-processing experience.
