Histology Technician Trainee – Learn & Advance in Lab

Labcorp; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Richland, WA is seeking a Histotechnician Trainee to join our team. You will learn to process human tissue and body fluid specimens, prepare stains, and produce quality slides under supervision.

The position requires an associate's degree in a chemical or biological science and offers a Sunday-Thursday night shift with potential overtime. Training on immunohistochemistry and histology techniques will be provided.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 3 months or more Histology experience.
• 3 months or more Immunohistochemistry experience.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Education

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

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Labcorp in Richland, WA is seeking a Histotechnician Trainee to join our team. You will learn to process human tissue and body fluid specimens, prepare stains, and produce quality slides under supervision.

The position requires an associate's degree in a chemical or biological science and offers a Sunday-Thursday night shift with potential overtime. Training on immunohistochemistry and histology techniques will be provided.