KPC Diagnostics, a medical laboratory located in McLean, VA, is part of Loudoun Medical Group, a multispecialty medical practice with over 350 providers and 2000 employees. We are in search of an energetic, dependable and adaptable individual with strong organizational skills capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing and functioning independently as Laboratory Support Technician.

Laboratory Support Technician performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks including but not limited to the following:

Perform courier duties as needed by collecting samples from medical practices and surgery centers: MUST BE 25 OR OVER TO APPLY, DUE TO INSURANCE RESTRICTION.
Inspecting and processing incoming specimens to ensure specimen positive identification while satisfying compliance requirements
Accessioning cases in laboratory information system and preparing cassettes and slides
Prepares and labels cassettes and slide according to established procedures
Assist with case assembly prior to handing to pathologists for interpretation
Assist with data entry and other clerical tasks to support laboratory and administrative personnel
Identifies and resolves problems or communicates to laboratory staff
Carefully follows standard operating procedures and manuals
Filing, retrieval, and disposal of slides, blocks, and tissues in a timely and accurate manner, according to established procedures
Assist pathologist with FNA procedures, you will be required to go off site to clinicians office
Coordinate pathologist FNA Calendars daily
Coordinate tissue send out request from outside institutions
Assist with CAP Inspection materials daily
Monitors and enters cases daily for Virginia and Maryland Cancer Registries
Able to coordinate with laboratory technical specialists, histotechnologists, pathologists, and admin staff
Performs additional miscellaneous/ ad hoc projects as needed

Responsibilities and Duties as:

Pick up and collect patient specimens from outpatient medical clinics, surgery centers, and other locations using company vehicle- Note: company vehicle and gas card will be provided.

Process pathology specimens to ensure proper specimen identification in compliance with regulatory standards;
Data entry, preparation and labeling of cassettes and slides using laboratory software and other support functions
With appropriate education and training, may assist with limited technical functions, including performing staining protocols;
Ensure all company safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are maintained
Excellent clerical, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize workflow and ability to multi-task.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent education with some college courses in Life Sciences, such as biology and chemistry.
Hiring preferential will be awarded to college students, or graduates looking for future careers in medical and diagnostic laboratory medicine. US veterans are encouraged to apply.
Prior laboratory-related work including college laboratory classes, prior work in medical laboratory environment preferred but not required. College degree in Biology would be great!

Required license or certification: Valid and current driver's license with excellent safety record. Note: will be required to provide driving records upon job offer.

Job Location: McLean, VA

Daily work schedule: 10:30AM-7pm during week days (30 min unpaid lunch) Prefer someone who is flex with work scheduling to accommodate business needs.

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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