(#2630352) Laboratory Specimen Processor - Histology

Labcorp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k), PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Specimen Processor to join our team at Ascension St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, WI. The role supports anatomic pathology workflows, including receiving, accessioning, tissue processing, and slide preparation. Strong data entry and attention to detail are essential.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least six months of clinical or medical industry experience; 2nd shift schedule is Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM, with standard lab operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months or more clinical or medical industry work experience.
• Preferred: 6 months or more clinical specimen processing or specimen receiving experience.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing anatomic pathology specimens.
• Accessioning anatomic pathology specimens.
• Preparing and loading tissue processing runs.
• Cutting and staining frozen section tissues.
• Performing maintenance on histology instrumentation.
• Distributing pathology materials.
• Assisting on fine needle aspiration procedures.
• Other tasks including but not limited to filing slides and blocks, restocking laboratory supplies.
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas.
• Accurately identify and label specimens.
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities.
• Meet department activity and production goals.
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples.
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Resolve and document any problem specimens.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Team player

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 Laboratory Specimen Processor to join our team at Ascension St. Mary's in Milwaukee, WI.

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift; Monday - Friday 12:00PM - 8:30PM

Job Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing anatomic pathology specimens
• Accessioning anatomic pathology specimens
• Preparing and loading tissue processing runs
• Cutting and staining frozen section tissues
• Performing maintenance on histology instrumentation
• Distributing pathology materials
• Assisting on fine needle aspiration procedures
• Other tasks including but not limited to: Filing slides and blocks, restocking laboratory supplies
• Unpack and route specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accuratelyidentifyand label specimens
• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities
• Meet department activity and production goals
• Properly prepare and store excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information inan accurateandtimelymanner
• Resolve and document any problem specimens

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months or more clinical or medical industry work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months or more clinical specimen processing or specimen receiving experience

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accuratelyidentifyspecimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High levelof attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability tolift upto 40lbs.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

At Labcorp we have a passioninhelping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health.

This role works in a high volume,production basedenvironment performing a vitalcomponentof clinical lab science.

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 toworka 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

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