Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee - Histology

Labcorp • Shelton, CT

7d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join its Histology team in Shelton, Connecticut. The trainee performs histology laboratory procedures to process and prepare specimens for microscopic review, following standard operating procedures and working under the indirect and direct supervision of pathologists. The role operates and maintains tissue-processing and staining equipment, prepares and organizes slides and cases, performs quality control, manages specimen and document storage, and completes laboratory safety tasks. The position involves working with chemicals including xylene, alcohols, and formaldehyde and handling minute patient tissue samples.

The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., with alternating Saturdays. New graduates are welcome, and full training is provided. The posted pay range is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, plus shift differential. Labcorp notes that offers are based on a candidate’s skills and relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, internal equity, and market data. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, subject to the schedule-related exceptions described in the posting.

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.
• Proficiency with computers.
• High attention to detail and 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 required to process and submit specimens for microscopic review, following standard operating procedures and working under the indirect and direct supervision of pathologists.
• 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 pull 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, and handle minute patient tissue samples.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule-related eligibility exceptions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

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