Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Histology

Labcorp; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee to join their Histology team in Shelton, CT. This role involves performing technical laboratory procedures under supervision, with full training provided for new graduates. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and demonstrate skills in communication and organization. The position promotes a supportive environment focused on improving health outcomes.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical grossing procedures to process and submit specimens.
• Operate and maintain automated tissue processors and perform tissue embedding.
• Maintain logbooks and ensure quality control of completed cases.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

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

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Histology

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Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our Histology team as a Technologist Trainee in Shelton, CT. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”.

Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

New Grads Welcome – Full Training Provided

Job 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 Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not required
• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
• 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
  
  

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!



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