• Conduct general housekeeping of laboratory and clean slides.
• Dispose of biohazards, glass, sharps and other materials appropriately.
• Label slides and cassettes
• Box slides or samples for shipment to pathologists, archives and/or clients.
• Change processors and stainers.
• Bag/dispose of tissues for completed studies
• May perform tissue grossing for routine studies.
• Prepares microscopic slides for research/diagnostic purposes; includes fixation, dehydration, infiltration, embedding, microtomy and mounting to include both paraffin and plastic processed tissues, in addition to frozen sectioning."
• Performs and maintains proficiency in histochemical staining procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
• Performs quality control procedures on all samples (slides, blocks, forms, etc.) to ensure accuracy and excellence.
• May develop procedures for tissue handling.
• Process tissues appropriately for review by a pathologist.
• May organize and participate in necropsies.
• May perform photography and high-resolution x-ray imaging and film developing.
• Maintains records according to good laboratory practices.
• Coordinates and performs the shipping of all pathology related specimens, including slides, blocks, and wet tissues, to the appropriate designated facility.
• May perform tissue trimming according to established guidelines.
• Maintains proficiency in all appropriate designated departmental SOPs with knowledge of lab processes.
• Maintains a clean, GLP-compliant lab and ensures all logbooks are reviewed and correct, and maintains laboratory equipment according to applicable SOPs.
• Performs calibration or validation activities applicable to specialized equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.