
Lab Assistant I Histology
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The Lab Assistant I – Histology performs basic functions supporting histopathology sample preparation. Under general supervision, the role prepares slides, handles tissue specimens and related paperwork, maintains supplies and laboratory equipment, and performs coverslipping. The posting prefers one year of previous histopathology or other laboratory experience and/or training.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description Lab Assistant I - Histology - Brookfield, WI, Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 3:30 PM Pay range: $17.20+ per hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits Information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: *Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours *Best-in-class well-being programs *Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness *healthyMINDS mental health program *Vacation and Health/Flex Time *6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off *FinFit financial coaching and services *401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service *Employee stock purchase plan *Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option *Flexible Spending Accounts *Annual incentive plans *Matching gifts program *Education assistance through MyQuest for Education *Career advancement opportunities *and so much more! Performsvery basic functions to assist in the preparation of histopathology samples. Responsibilities: Perform routine activities involved in the preparation of histopathology slides under general supervision and according to policies and procedures. Receive/collect,labeland prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection. Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting. Monitor inventory,requisition supplies prior to depletion;stock and maintain laboratory supplies. Clean,sterilize,organizeand maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, andsupply cabinets, as needed). Perform coverslipping of stained slides both manually and automated. Responsible for all assigned clerical duties. Comply with all health, qualityand safety policies,proceduresand practices. Required to use personal protective equipment. Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position. Qualifications: Preferred Work Experience: One (1) year of previous histopathology or otherlaboratory experience and/or training preferred. Physical and Mental Requirements: The normal performance of duties may require lifting and... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5BEC62DF5BC34A6B
How this job compares
Set against the 732 open Laboratory Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$17.2/hr
- US median$19–26/hr362 hourly ranges
This rate, $17.20/hr, is 22% below the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Laboratory Assistant hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 20 open Laboratory Assistant jobs in Wisconsin and 732 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- Aspirus Ironwood Hospital8 open
- Marshfield Clinic3 open
- Quest Diagnostics Inc (this employer)2 open
- Experience
- Laboratory Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (231 postings).
- Education
- 14 of the 732 open Laboratory Assistant jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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