Histotechnician: Precision Tissue Slide Expert

Labcorp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Histotechnician to join our team at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. The role involves processing tissue specimens, embedding, sectioning, and performing immunohistochemical tests to prepare slides for microscopic examination.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a high-volume laboratory are essential. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Histology or a HS diploma with histology experience; preferred candidates have immunohistochemistry

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Histology or a High School diploma or equivalent with 1+ years of histology experience.
• Histology and Immunohistochemistry experience preferred.

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.

Education

Associate’s degree in Histology

High School diploma or equivalent with histology experience

Tools

Microtome

Microscope

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Labcorp seeks a Histotechnician to join our team at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. The role involves processing tissue specimens, embedding, sectioning, and performing immunohistochemical tests to prepare slides for microscopic examination.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a high-volume laboratory are essential. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Histology or a HS diploma with histology experience; preferred candidates have immunohistochemistry