Histotechnician

Labcorp • Johnson City, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team in Johnson City, Tennessee. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical work involved in producing histopathological slides of surgical specimens. Duties include embedding and sectioning tissue, performing immunohistochemical tests and staining procedures, preparing stains and reagents, and reporting test results to support quality patient care. The position also operates and maintains laboratory instruments and follows quality control, specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting procedures.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be needed depending on business needs. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Histology, or a high school diploma or equivalent plus at least one year of histology experience.
• Comfort embedding both large and small specimens.
• Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least three months of histology experience.
• At least three months of immunohistochemistry experience.
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications.
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
• Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic examination.
• Perform technical duties related to producing histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
• Section embedded tissue using a microtome and properly mount sections on microscope slides.
• Perform immunohistochemical tests on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures.
• Orient and embed surgical tissue specimens.
• Prepare stains and reagents needed for special procedures.
• Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed.
• Record equipment log data accurately and promptly.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree