Histotechnologist II

About the role

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. This position is based in Torrance, CA.

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 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 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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
• Two years of clinical histology laboratory testing experience.
• HTL or HT ASCP licensing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of Immunohistochemistry testing, sectioning, and embedding experience.
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures.
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Additional Information

• In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirements.
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens.

Pay

Pay Range: $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, 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 only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Sign-on Bonus

$7,500 (Internal Employees Not Eligible for Sign-on Bonus).