Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee - Histology

Labcorp • Shelton, CT

21h • Onsite

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join our Histology team in Shelton, CT. This role involves performing technical grossing procedures, operating and maintaining various laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate specimen processing for microscopic review. The trainee will work with chemicals, handle patient tissue samples, and be responsible for quality control and case compilation. This is a great opportunity for new graduates to receive full training and start a career in a vital scientific field.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Nice To Haves

• 3 months or more of clinical laboratory testing experience
• ASCP or AMT certification
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform all technical grossing procedures required to process and submit specimens for microscopic review as per standard operating procedures under the indirect and direct supervision of pathologists
• Operate and maintain automated tissue processors, perform tissue embedding, Cryostat sectioning, operate and maintain tissue embedding units
• Operate and maintain H&E stainers, IHC stainers, special stains stainers and cover slipping units, perform manual cover slipping
• Provide recut preparation for microtomy and slide organization to perform case compilation for pathology
• Quality control completed cases
• Scan cases out of the lab to pathology, maintain logbooks, and be familiar with location of stored specimens
• Locate specimens and pulls from various departments as requested, paraffin block filing, lab document archiving, prepare and discard chemical reagents such as reagent alcohols
• Perform safety checks in lab
• Work with chemicals such as Xylene, Alcohols, Formaldehyde, etc.
• Handle minute patient tissue samples

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level