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Pathology Assistant

Labcorp
Burlington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

We are seeking a Pathologist Assistant to join the Labcorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services.  Come work in our Pathology laboratory located at in Burlington, NC alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology.  Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient.  In this position, you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday (2:00a-10:30a)

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

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform complete dissection, gross description, selection and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelines
  • Follow the laboratory's procedure for specimen handling and processing
  • Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and procedures
  • Assist other areas rotations within the department with specified assignments in a timely manner after the assigned job has been completed
  • Ensure a professional environment is maintained
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and work to correct or report the problem
  • Maintain high ethical standards and integrity in performing the assigned duties
  • Knowledge of hazardous waste management
  • Knowledge of personal protection measures and blood borne pathogens
  • Experience cutting frozen sections is desired

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological, Chemical or a related life science
  • Completion of a NAACLS accredited PA program is a preferred
  • Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology is preferred
  • 2 years of grossing experience small biopsies and complex surgical cases
  • Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred
  • Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
  • Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance processes
  • Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
  • High level of attention detail along with strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge of hazardous waste management and personal protection measures
  • Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position 
  • Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
  • Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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