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Inova Primary Care

Histology Assistant 1

Fairfax, VA · Hybrid

Inova Central Lab is looking for a dedicated Histology Assistant 1 to join their team! This role ... Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. * Tuition and ...

Goodwin Living

PRN CNA (Day Shift)

Falls Church, VA

$22.50/hr

PRN CNA (Day Shift) Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 -- and now nationally by USA Today.

Goodwin Living

PRN CNA (Day Shift)

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$22.50/hr

PRN CNA (Day Shift) Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 -- and now nationally by USA Today.

GQR

Cath Lab - Cath Lab Tech

Rockville, MD · On-site

$1K - $2K/wk

Day Shift Details: null Day Job Type: Travel *Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages and weekly meal and lodging per diems for eligible clinicians based on nationally published GSA ...

Trinity Health

Plumber- Day Shift

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$29.13 - $40.79/hr

Day Shift Description: Job Title: Plumber Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Position Highlights ... * Assist other hospital maintenance trades. * Completes routine and non-routine jobs in a timely ...

Trinityhealth

Plumber- Day Shift

Silver Spring, MD

$29.13 - $40.79/hr

Day Shift Description: Job Title: Plumber Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Position Highlights ... * Assist other hospital maintenance trades. * Completes routine and non-routine jobs in a timely ...

Trinity Health

Plumber- Day Shift

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$29.13 - $40.79/hr

Day Shift Description: Job Title: Plumber Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Position Highlights ... * Assist other hospital maintenance trades. * Completes routine and non-routine jobs in a timely ...

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How much do day shift lab assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for day shift lab assistant in Reston, VA is $21.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.26 and $23.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Shift Lab Assistant vs Night Shift Lab Assistant?

AspectDay Shift Lab AssistantNight Shift Lab Assistant
Work HoursTypically 8 AM - 4 PMTypically 8 PM - 4 AM
CertificationsRequired lab safety and technical certificationsSame certifications as day shift
Work EnvironmentLaboratories during daytime hoursLaboratories during nighttime hours
Employer & IndustryHospitals, research labs, diagnostic centersHospitals, research labs, diagnostic centers

Both Day Shift Lab Assistants and Night Shift Lab Assistants perform similar duties, including sample preparation, equipment maintenance, and data recording. The main difference lies in their working hours, with day shift roles working during regular daytime hours and night shift roles during overnight hours. Certifications and work environments are generally the same, making the choice dependent on personal preference for working hours.

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Histology Assistant 1

Histology Assistant 1

Inova Primary Care

Fairfax, VA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Inova Health System rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 243 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

185th of 865 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Inova Central Lab is looking for a dedicated Histology Assistant 1 to join their team!  This role will be Full time evening shift, Wed-Sat, 4pm-12:30am.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Histology Assistant Job Responsibilities:

  • Obtains and processes pathology specimens maintaining positive specimen identification, assist histology technicians, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure the quality preparation of all specimens

  • Performs all clerical and computer tasks necessary to support the quality operation of the department.

  • Performs frozen section staining, cover-slip and appropriately label slides to aid in diagnostic evaluation.

  • Communicates to maintain team knowledge, demonstrates knowledge of regulatory standards in order to satisfy compliance requirements, and participates in professional growth opportunities to enhance personal, team, and department development.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Years of Experience: No experience required.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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