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Pathology Lab Assistant

United States, Colorado Springs 18.00 - 25.25 USD / Hour · Job Posted January 04, 2026
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Join our team as an Histology Assistant! In our Histology Assistant role, you will be responsible for preanalytic specimen triage, clerical information management, and processing. Receive and prepare tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for processing, manage specimen storage after testing, and handle reference laboratory testing. Be trained on attending cytology procedures with the pathologist when needed, would be cross trained in cytology processing, and would be dealing with send outs. Provide support to Pathologists in the morgue or with other procedures, dependent upon site requirements. Support Histotechnologists and Pathologists, who process and analyze tissue specimens from patients in order to diagnose and treat diseases.

Job Responsibility

  • Preanalytic specimen triage, clerical information management, and processing
  • Receive and prepare tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for processing
  • Manage specimen storage after testing
  • Handle reference laboratory testing
  • Attend cytology procedures with the pathologist when needed
  • Be cross trained in cytology processing
  • Deal with send outs
  • Provide support to Pathologists in the morgue or with other procedures, dependent upon site requirements
  • Support Histotechnologists and Pathologists

Requirements

  • 1 year related experience preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 1 year vocational certificate or Associates in Medical Assisting preferred

What we offer

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

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