Histotechnician

Labcorp•Holyoke, MA

15d•$30 - $43

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical work to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens. Duties include embedding and sectioning tissue, performing immunohistochemical tests and staining procedures, preparing reagents, and reporting accurate and timely results. The Histotechnician also operates and maintains instruments, performs and documents maintenance and quality-control activities, and follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, analysis, and reporting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with flexibility to work overtime or other shifts based on business needs. The pay range is $30.00–$43.00 per hour, plus shift differential.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Histology, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of histology experience.
Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.
Comfort embedding both large and small specimens.
Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle 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 3 months of histology experience.
At least 3 months of immunohistochemistry experience.
Histology and/or ASCP certifications.
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.

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.
Properly 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 on time.
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures.
Adhere to laboratory quality-control policies.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis, and reporting.
Document problems that may affect test performance and take corrective actions as needed.