Join Our Team at Hillman Cancer Center!

Are you looking for a fulfilling role with a mission-driven organization? We are seeking a dedicated Specimen Processor to join our team at the Clinical Laboratory Building (CLB) in Oakland, PA. This position offers a stable Monday through Friday schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. If you are passionate about advancing cancer research and supporting clinical trials, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Progress towards working independently in tissue embedding, cutting, staining, advanced immunohistochemical and in situ staining, and coverslipping. Perform digital scanning of slides. Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols. Learn, operate, and demonstrate complete knowledge of pathology informatics systems (e.g., CoPath, Beaker) related to specimen processing workflow.

Qualifications:

Willingness to learn and develop technical skills in specimen processing. Attention to detail and commitment to quality control. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Contribute to Hillman Cancer Center’s mission to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Enjoy a consistent daylight schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Be part of a team that processes human tissue specimens for clinical trials and translational research.

If you are ready to make a difference in cancer research and support our mission, apply now!

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate service orientation approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations. Show initiative and offer assistance in the completion of the department’s work. Monitor pneumatic tube and courier deliveries to ensure timely processing of specimens. Investigate and resolve any requesting mistakes or other specimen problems. Request assistance when needed. Complete quality forms for unacceptable specimens, requesting errors or other problems. Separate by centrifugation. Label appropriate aliquot tubes and transfer as defined by the policy; store samples at the appropriate temperature. Determine and enter the specimen receive time into the computer. Answer all telephone inquiries concerning proper specimen collection, result, and normal range information. Follow all regulations regarding health and safety concerning the handling of biohazardous patient samples or sharps to prevent exposure. Verify patient specimens such as blood, urine, and other body fluids with requisitions or labels, making certain that information on the specimens matches any paperwork received and the correct specimen. Properly request in the Laboratory Information System laboratory information system if needed. Prepare, package and send specimens to outside locations as needed. Receive, sort and prioritize ALL specimens according to the laboratory policies .Share specimens as necessary. Notify supervisor of problems and of any requests that need credited or clarified. Disinfect the work area after shift and during shift, if needed. Participates in the orientation and training of new laboratory specimen processors. Perform routine technical and related clerical duties as directed.