Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee - Histology

Labcorp • Shelton, CT

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About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join its Histology team in Shelton, Connecticut. The role performs technical histology procedures to process and submit specimens for microscopic review, following standard operating procedures under the direct and indirect supervision of pathologists. The trainee operates and maintains laboratory equipment, supports specimen and slide organization, performs quality-control and documentation tasks, and works with chemicals and small patient tissue samples. Full training is provided, and new graduates are welcome.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be needed depending on business needs. The stated pay range is $22.00–$24.00 per hour, plus shift differential.

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.
• Computer proficiency.
• High attention to detail, with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a standardized color vision screen.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Three months or more of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical grossing procedures to process and submit specimens for microscopic review according to standard operating procedures, under pathologist supervision.
• Operate and maintain automated tissue processors and tissue embedding units; perform tissue embedding and cryostat sectioning.
• Operate and maintain H&E, IHC, and special-stain stainers and cover-slipping units; perform manual cover slipping.
• Prepare recuts for microtomy and organize slides for pathology case compilation.
• Perform quality control on completed cases.
• Scan cases out of the laboratory to pathology, maintain logbooks, and know the locations of stored specimens.
• Locate and retrieve specimens from various departments as requested; file paraffin blocks, archive laboratory documents, and prepare and discard chemical reagents such as reagent alcohols.
• Perform laboratory safety checks.
• Work with chemicals such as xylene, alcohols, and formaldehyde.
• Handle minute patient tissue samples.

Benefits

• Eligible employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week may receive medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

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