Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee - Histology

Labcorp • Shelton, CT

2d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Technologist Trainee to join its Histology team in Shelton, Connecticut. The role performs histology laboratory procedures to process and prepare patient specimens for microscopic review, working under the direct and indirect supervision of pathologists. New graduates are welcome, and full training is provided.

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

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 level of 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 to process and submit specimens for microscopic review according to standard operating procedures, under direct and indirect 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 lab to pathology, maintain logbooks, and know where stored specimens are located.
• Locate and retrieve specimens from various departments as requested; file paraffin blocks and archive laboratory documents.
• Prepare and discard chemical reagents, including 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- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to schedule and employee eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

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