LabCorp

Histotechnician

LabCorp$74K — $85K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Histology or equivalent with 1+ years of histology experience
  • 2 years of experience as a histotechnician preferred
  • Current or prior Labcorp experience desirable
  • Histology and/or ASCP certifications preferred
  • Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment

Responsibilities

  • Process human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination
  • Produce histopathological slides from surgical specimens
  • Section and mount embedded tissue using a microtome
  • Conduct immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded sections
  • Perform routine and special staining procedures on mounted sections
  • Orient and embed surgical tissue specimens accurately
  • Maintain and operate laboratory instruments, documenting maintenance and quality control procedures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team in San Diego, CA.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Job 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

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in Histology or a High School diploma or equivalent with 1 or more years of histology experience


Preferred Qualification:
  • Current or prior Labcorp experience
  • 2 years of experience as a histotechnician
  • Histology and/or ASCP certifications


Additional Job Standards
  • Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
  • Immunohistochemistry experience
  • 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
  • Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
  • Able to pass a standardized color blindness test


**Pay Range: $36.00 - $41.00 per hour plus shift differential

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

About LabCorp

LabCorp is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care through its comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. The company provides diagnostic, drug development and technology-enabled solutions for more than 160 million patient encounters annually.
Learn more about LabCorp
Size
70,000 employees
Market Cap
$20.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$13.9 billion

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