Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Histology

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science seeks a Technologist in Shelton, CT. This role offers an opportunity to perform critical lab procedures in a dynamic and customer-focused environment. The position welcomes new graduates, providing full training and comprehensive benefits to support professional growth. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving health and lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
• Experience in a clinical lab is not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures to process and submit specimens.
• Operate and maintain various laboratory equipment and perform tissue embedding.
• Quality control of completed cases and locate specimens as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological sciences

Clinical Laboratory Science

Medical Technology

Job description

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 team as a Technologist 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 am - 2:30 pm

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 sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or meet 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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