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Grossing Specialist (Medical Laboratory Technician)

PRW Laboratories
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Role: Grossing Specialist (Medical Laboratory Technician)

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Nights, 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (Monday – Thursday) Shift Hours: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM (Exact shift time to be finalized)

Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Grossing Specialist to join our medical laboratory team. The Grossing Specialist will play a critical role in the preparation and examination of anatomical pathology specimens, ensuring accurate processing and documentation in compliance with all regulatory standards.

Essential Duties:

  • Gross anatomical pathology specimens with precision and attention to detail
  • Operate and maintain tissue processors
  • Dictate gross descriptions for each biopsy specimen into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
  • Follow and enforce safety procedures and standard operating protocols of medical laboratories
  • Ensure compliance with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to grossing

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year of grossing experience (preferred)
  • Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with LIS software
  • Knowledge of specimen handling from accessioning to final specimen storage
  • Understanding of laboratory organization, operational procedures, quality control, and safety protocols
  • Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software quickly
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Typing speed of 50 words per minute (preferred)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Experience with voice dictation softwear (a plus)

Education (Required): Completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry
  • Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program
  • Associate’s degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in biology, chemistry, and/or medical laboratory technology

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Shift differential
  • Health Insurance (including vision, dental, etc)
  • 401(k) retirement plan & company matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Gym Membership
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid lunch
  • On-site Parking

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Pathology

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 4x10
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • No weekends
  • Overnight shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32

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