Histotechnician

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 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 people’s health worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic examination.
• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
• Section embedded tissue using a microtome and mount sections properly on microscope slides.
• 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 stains and reagents needed for special procedures.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed.
• Record equipment log data accurately and timely.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
• 1 or more years of experience as a Histotechnician.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens.
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications.

Additional Information

In lieu of the education requirements listed, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life, STD/LTD
  • 401(k)
  • 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 for the 401(k) Plan only.
• Employees on a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible for all benefits except PTO or FTO.