Laboratory Assistant - Macroscopy

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Job Summary: The Laboratory Assistant - Macroscopy assists in preparing samples for macroscopic analysis, ensuring quality and safety, and performs organization and disposal of waste. Key Highlights: 1. Assist in preparing samples for macroscopic analysis 2. Work under the supervision of an experienced professional 3. Ensure quality and safety of activities The Laboratory Assistant \- Macroscopy is responsible for assisting in preparing samples for macroscopic analysis, following technical procedures and standards. Performs cleaning and organization of the area, as well as proper disposal of waste. Works under the supervision of a more experienced professional, ensuring quality and safety of performed activities. * Receive materials from Triage I properly identified and store them separately according to origin order. * Distribute materials by date and origin to each macroscopy technician to prevent examination delays due to workload. * Retrieve the material to be analyzed and place it on your workstation. * Verify patient name, examination number (AP), number of containers, and medical request. * Perform sectioning of surgical specimens and small biopsies based on medical requests (diagnostic hypotheses). * Remove portions of the material to be analyzed for identification of possible anomalies. * Describe sample characteristics in the computer system, record weight and measurements of materials, as well as external and internal organ characteristics—such as color and consistency—for improved diagnosis. * Place the removed portion of the material into the receptacle (k7\), with the examination number written directly on the receptacle, and immerse it in 10% formalin solution until the end of the daily routine. * Load samples into the histotechnical equipment TP1020 and/or Histocore Peloris 3 for processing. * Assist and support the pathologist during macroscopic examinations as needed. * Power on and program the histotechnical equipment TP1020 and/or Histocore Peloris 3 for biological sample processing. * Know how to power on and operate the cryostat during frozen-section examinations. * Perform staining of slides to be analyzed. * Retrieve the report listing numbers of materials to be discarded weekly and send those materials to Triage II. * Weigh and discard biological waste and formalin weekly. * Perform other tasks related to the position, as directed by the supervisor.