Histology Technician

Labcorp; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team in Seattle, WA. Work schedule is Monday-Friday 4:30AM-12:00PM.

The role involves processing human tissue and body fluids for microscopic examination, producing histopathology slides, and performing immunohistochemistry on FFPE sections. The position requires an Associate’s degree in Histology or equivalent with 1+ year histology experience; Labcorp experience and ASCP certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Histology or equivalent with 1+ year histology experience.
• Labcorp experience and ASCP certifications preferred.
• Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic exam.
• Produce histopathological slides from surgical specimens.
• Section tissue with a microtome and mount on slides.
• Perform immunohistochemical tests on FFPE tissue sections.
• Process sections through routine and special staining procedures.
• Orient and embed surgical tissue specimens.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow SOPs

Immunohistochemistry experience

Color blindness testing

Education

Associate’s degree in Histology or equivalent

Tools

Microtome

Immunohistochemistry equipment

Slide staining equipment

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team in Seattle, WA

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:30AM-12:00PM

Job 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 in order 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Histology or a High School diploma or equivalent with 1 or more years of histology experience

Preferred Qualification:

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications
• 6 months or more Immunohistochemistry experience

Additional Job Standards

• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

**Pay Range: $29.10 - $44.47 per hour

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest, Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 21.

Benefits: Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year (includes 8 holidays) and Sick Leave (0.0333) hours of sick leave for each hour of work) capped at 64 hours per year, Tuition Reimbursement and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.