Histotechnologist I

Labcorp; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $5,000

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Labcorp in Torrance, CA is seeking a Histotechnologist I to join our team. The role involves processing histology samples, staining, embedding, and slide scanning in a clinical trial setting.

The schedule is Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 am–7:30 pm, with responsibilities including equipment maintenance, quality control, and accurate specimen accessioning. Qualifications include HT/HTL ASCP licensing and a relevant degree.

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain storage conditions and accession blocks and slides.
• Decalcification, processing, embedding, microtomy and re-embedding of human tissue specimens.
• Perform routine and special stains per SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Perform slide scanning as required and per protocols.
• Label and track specimens with client-specific elements.
• Prepare workstation, instrument maintenance, and document SOP adherence.
• Document quality control results and proficiency testing.
• Order, receive, and stock reagents/materials per SOPs.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science

HTL or HT ASCP licensing

ASCP or AMT certification

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.

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.

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.

Pay Range

$23.00-$36.23

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and 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. For more detailed information, please.

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

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.

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