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DreamPath Block Storage Associate in Long Island City, New York at HistoWiz, Inc

NewSalary: $18.00 - $21.00/hrJob Function: Admin/Clerical/SecretarialEmployment Type: Full-Time
HistoWiz, Inc
Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States
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Job Description

The DreamPath Block Storage Associate is responsible for maintaining the DreamPath paraffin block storage system to support recuts, additional staining, quality control, and client requests. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to consistently meet quality and turnaround time expectations in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
ResponsibilitiesDreamPath Block Storage Management
  • Maintain the DreamPath paraffin block storage room in a clean, organized, and efficient manner.
  • Accurately file archived paraffin blocks according to laboratory procedures and storage locations.
  • Retrieve paraffin blocks for:
    • Recuts
    • Additional H&E sections
    • Special stains
    • Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
    • Multiplex IF
    • Quality Control (QC)
    • Pathologist review
    • Client requests
  • Return all paraffin blocks to their designated storage locations after use.
  • Maintain accurate block traceability within the DreamPath system.
  • Assist with routine audits of paraffin block inventory to ensure organization and accuracy.
  • Communicate promptly with Histology, IHC, Digital Pathology, and Quality teams regarding block retrieval requests to support turnaround times.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Biology, Laboratory Science, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn laboratory software systems.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production laboratory.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with laboratory teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous laboratory, histology, pathology, or digital imaging experience.
  • Experience operating digital pathology or microscopy imaging systems.
  • Experience working in a CLIA, CAP, GLP, or regulated laboratory environment.
  • Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity required to handle delicate glass slides and laboratory materials.
  • Ability to distinguish fine visual details during image quality review.
  • Ability to work safely around laboratory equipment and chemicals while wearing required PPE.


Job Location

Long Island City, New York, 11101, United States

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