Advanced Staining Assay Validation Specialist

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through unparalleled science, data, technology, and a vast laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation, and address critical health challenges. This role offers the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact on global health.

About the role

This position focuses on assay validation, verification, and laboratory method development of advanced staining (e.g., IHC, ISH, FISH) assays and other techniques. The role supports validation projects from planning through testing to reporting while ensuring compliance with GxP, CAP, and CLIA standards. Prior Histotechnologist experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) assay validation and verification experiments and other methods as applicable.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of department-specific instruments (such as IHC/ISH autostainers) and equipment.
• Support development and writing of validation plans, reports, SOPs, pathology report forms, and study setup forms.
• Perform data analysis and documentation.
• Prepare client-facing materials.
• Maintain and organize validation documentation.
• Organize and scan slides as required according to protocols.
• Regularly provide status updates and reports to Staff and/or Lead scientists.
• Act as a liaison between the scientific team and lab staff to train and communicate new methods to clinical testing staff.
• Perform validation-related testing, screenings, and proficiency testing.
• Prepare samples including decalcification, processing, embedding, microtomy, and re-embedding of human commercial tissue specimens for validation.
• Perform routine, special stains, and advanced staining (e.g., IHC, ISH, FISH) assays and other techniques according to SOPs, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize knowledge and experience with histology samples to maintain proper storage conditions and facilitate labeling of commercial/validation blocks and slides (stained and unstained).
• Adhere to lab safety policies and universal precaution guidelines at all times.
• Maintain clean workspaces.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instruments.
• Perform QC checks and manage vendor interactions.
• Inform management and lab operations about instrument issues and handle service requests.
• Work with scientists and operations globally to ensure a consistent approach to validation of assays.
• Proactively support training and seek process improvements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• One year of experience in laboratory assay validation or related work within a histology lab.
• One year of histology exposure.

Qualifications

• Preferred:
  • One year of Histotechnologist experience.
  • Associate’s Degree in Chemical or Biological science or related field.
  • Three years of experience in assay validation or method development.
  • One year of experience with embedding, microtomy, and sample preparation.
  • One year of experience in a regulated lab environment.
• Additional Standards:
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage timelines.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Troubleshooting capability.
  • Dynamic attitude and ability to work under pressure.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Word.
  • Good record-keeping skills.
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of histology standard techniques.
  • Strong documentation and written skills.
  • Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

Pay

$25–$39.38 per hour. 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, and Vision coverage.
• Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.