Laboratory Technical Assistant (LTA) – Surgical Pathology
City of Hope
Irvine, CA
Job posting number: #7223360 (Ref:10024861)
Posted: March 1, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $22.08 - $33.12 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Laboratory Technical Assistant – Surgical Pathology
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
A Laboratory Technical Assistant (LTA) plays a crucial role in the Surgical Pathology Laboratory by providing support in specimen accessioning and grossing. This includes tasks such as organizing and processing specimens for analysis, including entering data into Epic. Additionally, the LTA is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned laboratory sections. In addition to specimen-related duties, the role involves washing glassware to ensure a hygienic and efficient working environment within the laboratory. Overall, the LTA contributes to the smooth functioning of the laboratory by executing essential tasks associated with specimen handling and laboratory upkeep. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center!
Hours: 08:30am - 05:00pm, including potential weekends (hours are subject to change)
Work Locations: As needed, position may require coverage of more than one location in the local area ie Huntington Beach
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Assist in surgical gross room including, but not limited to, specimen pick-up, accessioning, labeling, staining, cryosectioning, harvesting of tissues, photography and general clean-up.
- Provide setup and assists with handling of specimens.
- Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard formulas and procedures. Fill specimen containers.
- Requisition laboratory supplies and maintain supply inventories as directed. Pick up supplies from Research and General storeroom.
Your qualifications should include:
- High School or equivalent Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements
- 1 year of experience in a laboratory environment
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $22.08 - $33.12 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
