Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Support Lab Assistant to assist Pathology/Histology staff with specimen accessioning, reagent management, slide preparation and delivery, archival filing, and supply coordination. This role ensures accurate data entry, specimen labeling, and excellent customer service for patients, physicians, and medical staff.


Hiring Range: Typically $20/hr to $24/hr, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Accession specimens and verify demographics Manage tissue processor and H&E stainer reagents Label, deliver, and file slides and cassette blocks Maintain lab instruments, work areas, and biohazard disposal Perform CLIA-waived testing and competency assessments Monitor temperatures, track reagents, and manage supplies Provide responsive support to pathologists and staff

Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of histology techniques Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to multitask, prioritize specimens (STAT, ASAP, Routine, Pre-op), and troubleshoot issues Critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills Team-oriented yet able to work independently

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree in Science preferred. Minimum of two years' experience working in a healthcare laboratory, and/or combination of education and experience in phlebotomy/lab sciences required. Ability to work under stressful conditions. Detail oriented and organized.
Pay Range:


$19.70 - $27.58
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.

Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, with employer contributions after your first year of employment. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked, totaling 120 hours in the first year for full time staff and 200 hours in the first year for full time supervisors and above, increasing in subsequent years. PTO and Personal Time accruals are pro-rated by FTE/hours worked. Non-benefits eligible employees will accrue Personal Time based on hours worked and State worked. Employees will also enjoy up to six paid holidays per year, depending on schedule. Contact your recruiter for more information.


Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.


Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.