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Histotechnologist

Labcorp

Shelton, CT
5 days ago
$60k - $80k

Job Description

Join Labcorp as a Histotechnologist, where you'll prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination, ensuring quality patient care through accurate reporting and adherence to safety protocols. Work alongside a dedicated team with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination
  • Perform technical duties to produce histopathological slides
  • Section embedded tissue using a microtome
  • Perform immunohistochemical tests on tissue sections
  • Prepare stains and reagents for special procedures
  • Report accurate and timely test results
  • Operate and maintain laboratory instruments
  • Document equipment maintenance and quality control procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Histology or a Chemical/Biological science
  • 1 year of experience or completion of a Histology program
  • Ability to pass a standardized color vision screen

Preferred Qualifications

  • Histology and/or ASCP certifications
  • Previous experience in histology
  • Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
  • Immunohistochemistry experience
  • Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability (STD/LTD)401(k)Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Stock Purchase Plan