Golden State Dermatology·Walnut Creek, California
The Lab Assistant performs clerical duties to support histology technicians and manages the processing, staining, and shipping of dermatology specimens. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing patient information.
Laboratory Assistants are responsible for performing routine for performing clerical duties related to the histology lab and to support the functions of the Histology Technicians and Grossing Technicians. An applicant with qualifications to gross dermatology specimens is preferred. (see qualifications below) Histology Lab Assistant Responsibilities Accession cases Make slides and cassettes and arrange with cases for grossing Fill cassette and slide machines for next use Prepare and ship slides for outside pathologists and outside consults Check special stain log at 11 am and 3 pm Print special stain slides (for PAS and GMS) Package and ship blocks for send out stains Log all shipments into the Send Out Binder Enter gross descriptions into EMA Block check all slides/blocks Bring slides to pathologist Package up slide boards by center and bring to front Put blocks away in file and mark boxes Make new boxes for next days use Check faxes and distribute/respond as needed. Change Autostainer reagents Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Demonstrated skills in technical data interpretation and ability to troubleshoot. Demonstrated ability to take and follow direction and to know who the resources are for their direction. Understanding of the equipment used daily; including, tissue processors, embedding station, microtome, cover slipper, and cassette printer. Adequate experience in routine histology to act as a resource for other team members. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-past, deadline driven environment. Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) Ensure procedures and processes are in place that lead to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement. Communication Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results. Teamwork Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team. Customer Service Focus Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations. Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience Specific Educational experience not required however experience in a laboratory is preferred. CLIA/CA Grossing Guidelines CFR 493.1489 preferred Qualifications
Market context
In California, lab assistant openings are often tied to hospitals and outpatient labs that need staff who can support specimen handling and patient-facing collection work. This role is competitive because employers typically prioritize a California Phlebotomy Technician License, AHA BLS certification, and acute care experience, with a lab assistant program certificate as a plus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your credentials and highlight any acute care or phlebotomy experience in your application.
Lab Assistant
Grossing Technician
Histotech- On Call