Histology Lab Technician

Pride Health is hiring a Histology Lab Assistant to support our client’s medical facility based in White Plains, NY 10604. This is a 3 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!Job Details: Job Name: Histology Lab AssistantLocation : White Plains, NY 10604Duration : 3-4 months Contract/ Likely to convert to FT based on performanceShift : 2nd shiftPayrate : $30-35/hr. on w2 without benefits/ *Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.Note: NY laboratory license requiredDuties and Responsibilities• Perform routine activities involved in the preparation of histopathology slides under general supervision and according to policies and procedures.• Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.• Monitor inventory, requisition supplies prior to depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies.• Clean, sterilize, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets, as needed).• Perform coverslipping of stained slides both manually and automated.• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.• Comply with all health, quality and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.Job Qualifications (Work Experience, Physical & Mental Requirements, Knowledge, Skills)Required Work Experience: N/A Preferred Work Experience: One (1) year of previous histopathology or other laboratory experience and/or training preferred.Physical and Mental Requirements:• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.• Frequent walking and/or standing.• May be required to use a wide variety of laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.Knowledge:• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex instrumentation.Skills: • Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned.• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment OpportunityPride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.