Grosser Technician-Temporary

This is an exciting time to join our dynamic organization! BioReference, an OPKO Health company, is the largest full service specialty laboratory in the United States that gives healthcare providers and patients the power to make confident healthcare decisions. With a focus on oncology, urology and women's health, BioReference offers comprehensive test solutions and unparalleled expertise based on a 40 year legacy of proven science and exceptional service. Join our team and become part of the journey in making our patients and customers the highest priority.

Requirements

We are looking for a Grossing Technician (40 hours per week) in our Elmwood Park, NJ location.

Position Summary: Perform duties that relate to the histological grossing of surgically removed patient tissue.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Review specimen to ensure integrity upon arrival and during the whole process. Provide a gross description for each biopsy specimen, dissect and prepare tissue for processing.
• Under the supervision of a pathologist assistant, pathologist or supervisor, gross core needle biopsy and all pathology specimens.
• Prepare dissected tissue specimens and place into cassettes.
• Load cassettes into the tissue processor and run the equipment.
• Determine proper processing schedule.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance measures.
• Evaluation of new laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Articulate specimen specifics into a dictation machine
• Maintain compliance with all safety procedures, standard operating procedures and State and Federal regulations pertaining to Grossing.

Minimum Qualifications (required vs. preferred):

Required:

• Associate's degree in a Life Science or Molecular Technology
• Familiarity with computers
• Must be willing and able to handle products of conception (POCs)
• Clear verbal articulation is a must

• 1 plus years of grossing experience
• Knowledgeable in the handling of specimens from accessioning to final specimen storage
• Working knowledge of clinical laboratories, operational procedures and lab safety.

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer