Histology Specialist: Tissue Diagnostics Pro

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join our team at Henry Ford Providence in Southfield, MI. The role requires processing tissue samples for microscopic examination and producing histopathology slides with immunohistochemistry capabilities.

The position involves a 5:00am–1:30pm shift, handling routine and special stains, and ensuring accurate test results while maintaining instrument performance and quality control in a high-volume laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Biological science or Medical Technology or CLIA-related field.
• Histology certification preferred (ASCP or equivalent).
• 1+ year histology experience; 6+ months Immunohistochemistry experience.
• Experience in a high-volume laboratory environment.

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 on a microscope slide.
• Perform immunohistochemical tests on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures.
• Orient and embed surgical tissue specimens.
• Prepare stains and reagents for special procedures.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments.
• Record equipment log data accurately and timely.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies.
• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis and reporting.
• Document problems that affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

Skills

Histology experience

Immunohistochemistry experience

High-volume laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Biological science or Medical Technology

Histology certifications (ASCP) or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join our team at Henry Ford Providence in Southfield, MI. The role requires processing tissue samples for microscopic examination and producing histopathology slides with immunohistochemistry capabilities.

The position involves a 5:00am–1:30pm shift, handling routine and special stains, and ensuring accurate test results while maintaining instrument performance and quality control in a high-volume laboratory environment.