Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee - Histology

Labcorp • Shelton, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join its Histology team in Shelton, Connecticut. The trainee performs technical procedures to prepare specimens for microscopic review, operates and maintains histology equipment, supports pathology case organization and quality control, and performs specimen and laboratory document handling. Work is performed under the direct and indirect supervision of pathologists, with full training provided. The position works Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., with alternating Saturdays.

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 according to standard operating procedures, 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-stains 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.
• Handle minute patient tissue samples.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 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