Histotechnician – Tissue Processing & IHC Specialist

Labcorp; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team in Seattle, WA. The role involves processing tissue specimens for microscopic examination, performing immunohistochemical tests, and maintaining accurate records to support patient care. Work schedule: Monday–Friday 4:30 AM–12:00 PM.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Histology or equivalent with 1+ year of histology experience; ASCP certification preferred. Labcorp offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 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 Range: $29.10 - $44.47 per hour

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

Immunohistochemistry experience

ASCP certification

Education

Associate’s degree in Histology

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team in Seattle, WA. The role involves processing tissue specimens for microscopic examination, performing immunohistochemical tests, and maintaining accurate records to support patient care. Work schedule: Monday–Friday 4:30 AM–12:00 PM.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Histology or equivalent with 1+ year of histology experience; ASCP certification preferred. Labcorp offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.