Laboratory Technical Assistant – Surgical Pathology (Full-Time)

 

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.  

Join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in cutting-edge diagnostic and research efforts! As a key supporter of pathologists and pathologist assistants, you'll handle diverse tasks—from specimen accessioning and assisting with frozen sections to operating tissue processors and ensuring labs are equipped and ready for breakthroughs. Travel between state-of-the-art facilities, work flexible shifts, and be part of a mission that transforms lives. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about making an impact in surgical pathology and Mohs laboratories, this opportunity is tailor-made for you! CLICK HERE to learn more about the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center! 

Hours/Locations: Start time may vary, ideally looking for candidates to start at 07:00am or 09:00am; may work staggered shift hours (day/evening) and at different locations including but not limited to: Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, Irvine/Seacliff, Huntington Beach to ensure adequate service coverage.

As a successful candidate, you will: 

Assist in surgical gross room including, but not limited to, specimen pick-up, accessioning, labeling, staining and photography of specimens.Assist with gross room setup, handling of specimens, and general clean up.Receive, properly triages, and accession specimens; prints and collates cassettes.Follow previously established protocol for assisting with frozen sections including but not limited to cryomicrotomy.Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard formulas and procedures. Fill specimen containers.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include: 

High School or equivalent; Experience may substitute for minimum education requirementsMinimum of 1 year experience in pathology lab work/exposure to clinical laboratory environment and needs

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