The Laboratory Associate II performs routine and complex testing, quality control, and maintenance under general supervision to support histopathology and cytopathology services
Job Summary
The Laboratory Associate II performs routine and complex testing, quality control, and maintenance under general supervision to support histopathology and cytopathology services.
This role includes specimen intake, processing, preparation of slides using various staining techniques, and assisting with bedside collection of biopsy specimens.
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages all qualified applicants to apply and participates in the federal E-Verify program.
Matching Summary
The Laboratory Associate II performs routine and complex testing, quality control, and maintenance under general supervision to support histopathology and cytopathology services.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Moderate and high complexity testing
Specimen intake and processing
Laboratory equipment operation and maintenance
Quality control testing
Use of laboratory information systems
Multiple staining techniques
Nice-to-have
Troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation
Communicating technical information
Assisting with fine needle aspiration biopsy
Energetic and enthusiastic work environment
Key Requirements
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences
24 semester hours of science courses including chemistry and biology