Histotechnologist I

CLS Labcorp Central Laboratory Services Limited Partnership; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 103,780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

CLS Labcorp Central Laboratory Services Limited Partnership in Torrance, CA seeks a Histotechnologist I to join our team. The position runs Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, handling histology workflows from accessioning to embedding, staining and slide scanning in a clinical trial environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a chemical/biological science and ASCP HTL/HT licensure with at least one year of histology experience; ASCP/AMT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or equivalent meeting CLIA & State requirements.
• One year of clinical histology laboratory testing experience and HTL or HT ASCP licensing.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred; one year Immunohistochemistry experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain storage conditions and accession blocks and slides.
• Perform decalcification, processing, embedding, microtomy and re-embedding of tissue specimens.
• Conduct routine and special stains and advanced staining assays per SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Operate slide scanning per protocol and manage labeling/ accessioning processes.
• Document quality control results and maintain accurate records per SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science

Tools

Word

Excel

Visio

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Job Details

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnologist I to join our team in Torrance, CA. Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7:30pm

Job Responsibilities

Utilize knowledge and experience with histology samples to maintain proper storage conditions and facilitate accessioning of blocks and slides (stained and unstained). Routine decalcification, processing, embedding, microtomy and re-embedding of human tissue specimens from patients enrolled in clinical trials. Perform routine, special stains, and advanced staining assays according to SOPs, protocols, and in line with global and regional regulatory requirements. Perform slide scanning as required and according to protocols. Ensure that Special Handling specimens are picked up from the appropriate area, sorted, accessioned, pre-scanned and registered into the appropriate temperature bins in a timely fashion. Generation and application of specialized labels to include aliquot and/or mini labels with client specific elements. General duties including but not limited to: Resolve pendings. Retrieve and check specimens against pending list. Document specimen discrepancies. Notify laboratory management when specimen discrepancies are not resolved. Prepare workstation, instrumentation and maintenance on instruments and/or equipment daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually. Ability to adequately maintain accurate records and both adhere to Standard Operating Procedures: Calibrate instruments, verification of temperature, and logging of data as required. Ensure that maintenance is performed and documented according to SOP. Perform basic instrument and/or equipment troubleshooting. Document corrective actions for unusual occurrences. Notify management when an instrument and/or equipment does not meet specifications. Ability to use different application software. Document quality control results. Perform proficiency testing survey as patient specimens. Reagents, material and supplies monitoring: Order, receive, open and place in service all reagents/material according to SOPs. Document implementation of new reagents/material according to SOPs. Perform lot-to-lot comparison according to SOPS. Perform inventory and checks of reagents/material. Adheres to all company policies and procedures and performs all departmental and interdepartmental SOP’s as written. Adheres to safety and occupational health policies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements One year of clinical histology laboratory testing experience HTL or HT ASCP licensing

Preferred Qualifications

ASCP or AMT certification One year Immunohistochemistry testing, sectioning, and embedding experience

Additional Job Standards

Able to work in a team as well as independently Dynamic attitude and ability to work under pressure Ability to take up challenges Strong detail orientation Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills Ability to use several software packages i.e., Word, Excel, Visio Ability to adequately maintain accurate records and both adhere to and author Standard Operating Procedures. Able to troubleshoot problems with automated histological equipment. Requires theoretical and practical knowledge of histology and processing of human tissue specimens, including handling and storage of histology samples. Candidate must have the knowledge of molecular histology and techniques, including immunohistochemistry and FISH. Candidate must be familiar with labeling and accessioning procedures and tracking of paraffin tissue blocks and slides.

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference.

Pay Range: $23.00-$36.23 All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

***Sign-on Bonus $5,000*** Internal Employees Not Eligible for Sign-on Bonus

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We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.