Histotechnician - Night Shift: Precise Tissue Prep

Labcorp; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team in Cincinnati, OH. The role supports accurate diagnosis by processing tissue samples, sectioning with a microtome, and performing immunohistochemical tests.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in Histology (or a high school diploma with histology experience) and has histology and immunohistochemistry experience; ASCP certifications are preferred and CLIA familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Histology or a High School diploma or equivalent with 1 or more years of histology experience.
• 3 months or more of histology experience
• 3 months or more of Immunohistochemistry experience
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications

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

Histology experience

Immunohistochemistry

Education

Associate’s degree in Histology

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team in Cincinnati, OH. The role supports accurate diagnosis by processing tissue samples, sectioning with a microtome, and performing immunohistochemical tests.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in Histology (or a high school diploma with histology experience) and has histology and immunohistochemistry experience; ASCP certifications are preferred and CLIA familiarity is a plus.