Histology Technologist Trainee — Full Training Provided

Labcorp; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp in Shelton, CT is seeking a Technologist Trainee to support the Histology team. The role involves processing, embedding, and staining tissue samples under pathologist supervision, with hands-on exposure to H&E and IHC workflows.

This entry-level opportunity includes comprehensive training, mentored development, and the chance to grow within a global leader in laboratory services while working the Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–11:30 pm shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• 3 months or more of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification.
• 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.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Labcorp in Shelton, CT is seeking a Technologist Trainee to support the Histology team. The role involves processing, embedding, and staining tissue samples under pathologist supervision, with hands-on exposure to H&E and IHC workflows.

This entry-level opportunity includes comprehensive training, mentored development, and the chance to grow within a global leader in laboratory services while working the Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–11:30 pm shift.