Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee - Histology

About the role

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. LabCorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join our Histology team in Shelton, CT.

Responsibilities

• Perform all technical grossing procedures required to process and submit specimens for microscopic review as per standard operating procedures under the indirect and direct supervision of pathologists
• Operate and maintain automated tissue processors, perform tissue embedding, Cryostat sectioning, operate and maintain tissue embedding units
• Operate and maintain H&E stainers, IHC stainers, special stains stainers and cover slipping units, perform manual cover slipping
• Provide recut preparation for microtomy and slide organization to perform case compilation for pathology
• Quality control completed cases
• Scan cases out of the lab to pathology, maintain logbooks, and be familiar with location of stored specimens
• Locate specimens and pulls from various departments as requested, paraffin block filing, lab document archiving, prepare and discard chemical reagents such as reagent alcohols
• Perform safety checks in lab
• Work with chemicals such as Xylene, Alcohols, Formaldehyde, etc.
• Handle minute patient tissue samples

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Qualifications

3 months or more of clinical laboratory testing experience
ASCP or AMT certification

Skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
• New Grads Welcome – Full Training Provided

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.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Tuesday – Friday (10:00 pm – 8:30 am), Alternating Saturdays.