Histotechnician – 2nd Shift, Precise Tissue Diagnostics

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Histotechnician for our San Diego, CA lab on 2nd shift (afternoon) a casual/per diem position with hours as needed. Responsibilities include preparing slides, sectioning tissue with a microtome, and performing immunohistochemical tests to deliver timely, quality results.

Minimum qualifications include an associate’s degree in histology or a high school diploma with 1+ year histology experience and 1 year as a histotechnician. ASCP certifications preferred by Labcorp.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Histology or HS diploma with 1+ year histology experience.
• 1 year of histotechnician experience.
• ASCP certifications preferred or with Labcorp experience.

Responsibilities

• Process tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination.
• Prepare histology slides from surgical specimens.
• Section tissue with a microtome and mount on slides.
• Perform immunohistochemical tests on tissue sections.
• Process mounted sections with routine and special stains.
• Maintain and document equipment logs and QC procedures.
• Follow safety and SOPs in the lab.

Skills

Attention to detail

Immunohistochemistry experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Histology

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microtome

Slide staining equipment

Job description

Labcorp seeks a Histotechnician for our San Diego, CA lab on 2nd shift (afternoon) a casual/per diem position with hours as needed. Responsibilities include preparing slides, sectioning tissue with a microtome, and performing immunohistochemical tests to deliver timely, quality results.

Minimum qualifications include an associate’s degree in histology or a high school diploma with 1+ year histology experience and 1 year as a histotechnician. ASCP certifications preferred by Labcorp.