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Labcorp · 2 days ago

Histotechnologist

Shelton, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Labcorp is dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services and is seeking Histology Professionals to join their Pathology laboratory in Shelton, CT. The role involves processing human tissue and body fluid specimens, performing technical duties related to histopathological slides, and ensuring quality patient care through accurate test results.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalLife ScienceMedicalPrecision Medicine

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Responsibilities

Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam

Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens

Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide

Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections

Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures

Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens

Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures

Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care

Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments

Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed

Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner

Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures

Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting

Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

Qualification

HistologyImmunohistochemistryASCP certificationLaboratory SOPsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Histology; no experience required OR

Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science plus 1 year of experience (within the past 5 years) or completion of a Histology program (min 9 months)

Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Preferred

Histology and/or ASCP certifications are preferred

Previous experience in histology is preferred but not required

Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment

Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus

Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens

Ability to accurately read all labels and documents

Highly organized with a strong attention to detail

Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable

Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company

Labcorp

Glassdoor3.6

Labcorp specializes in providing physicians with laboratory tests.

Founded in 1978

Burlington, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.labcorp.com

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