Histology Professional — Immunohistochemistry Expert

Labcorp; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join our team at Henry Ford Providence in Southfield, MI. The role supports processing human tissue specimens and producing histopathology slides for microscopic examination.

You will perform immunohistochemical tests, section tissues with a microtome, and prepare stains while maintaining strict quality controls to ensure accurate results and timely reporting. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a chemical/biological science and offers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• Histology certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
• 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 in an accurate and timely manner
• 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

Education

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

Tools

Microtome

Immunohistochemistry equipment

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join our team at Henry Ford Providence in Southfield, MI. The role supports processing human tissue specimens and producing histopathology slides for microscopic examination.

You will perform immunohistochemical tests, section tissues with a microtome, and prepare stains while maintaining strict quality controls to ensure accurate results and timely reporting. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a chemical/biological science and offers