Histotechnician - Grosser

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

$5,000 Sign on bonus for external hires

Job summary

LCA Lab. Corp. of America is seeking a Histotechnician to join the grossing team in San Diego, CA. Responsibilities include processing human tissue specimens and performing histopathological duties. Candidates should have an associate's degree and at least 1 year of experience.

This position offers a pay range of $38.00 - $45.00 per hour and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more grossing experience required.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment is needed.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens for exams.
• Perform technical duties related to histopathological slides.
• Document maintenance and corrective actions on lab equipment.

Skills

Histotechnology

Immunohistochemistry

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Associate’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science

Tools

Microtome

Histopathological slides production

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our grossing team in San Diego, CA. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00pm- 7:30am.

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 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 a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 1 year or more prior grossing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications.

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 & Benefits

$5,000 Sign on bonus offered to external hires

Pay Range: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour plus 3rd shift differential.

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Life, STD/LTD.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees scheduled for 7 on/7 off: eligible for all benefits except PTO/FTO.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.