Job Summary
• Responsible for receiving, processing, and documenting biological specimens, primarily tissue samples, for diagnostic or research purposes
• Ensures proper specimen identification, handling, and preparation in compliance with strict protocols and safety standards

Key Responsibilities
• Receive specimens from various sources and verify proper identification with patient demographics and test orders
• Prepare tissue specimens for analysis, including washing, trimming, and embedding in paraffin or other media
• Enter specimen information accurately into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Maintain organized and secure storage of specimens in appropriate containers and environments
• Follow quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of specimen processing
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with pathologists, laboratory technicians, and other healthcare professionals
• Identify and resolve issues such as mislabeling, incomplete documentation, or inadequate specimen quality

Required Qualifications
• Experience in specimen processing or a clinical laboratory setting
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow protocols, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in anatomical pathology specimen handling
• Background in histology or related biomedical field

Certifications
• None required, but relevant laboratory or histology certifications are a plus

Shift: 2PM – 10:30PM or 1PM – 9:30PM