Lab Assistant (Dermatology) - Tampa, FL

Founded 50+ years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 250+ clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!

Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology? We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Lab Assistants contribute to a high-performance team in a fast-paced environment where they are responsible for performing routine lab and general clerical tasks necessary for the daily operation of the laboratory.  

Responsibilities:

• Assigning case numbers to specimens, slides, and cassettes 
• Assist with specimen grossing, including handling, measuring, labeling, and preparing tissue samples for processing
• Document and transcribe pathologist dictations during specimen gross examination
• Maintain accurate specimen logs and ensure all documentation is complete and compliant
• Support the daily operations of the pathology lab, including specimen intake, organization, and storage
• Data entry for lab
• Load IHC Stainers
• Pulling and filing blocks and slides for the lab
• Changing Solutions for processor, H&E, and IHC stainers
• Set up IHC stainer
• Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management/collaborate with pathologists, histotechnicians, and other team members to ensure smooth lab flow 
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and stocked laboratory environment

Qualifications:

• Laboratory experience or 24 hours of biology course experience (preferred)
• Strong general computer skills and proficiency with MS  
• Must be well organized and have the ability to prioritize work 
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail 
• The ability to communicate effectively with staff
• Dependable and proficient time management skills 

• Completion of an associate degree (Required)
• 4-year degree is strongly preferred 
• At least 1 year of experience working in an lab support position or other closely related experience is strongly preferred 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• The ability to stand for the duration of the 8-hour shift. 
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds at times. 

Full time employees (defined as regularly working at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1^st of the month after date of start
• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1^st of the month following date of hire
• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products