Histotechnician

Labcorp•San Diego, CA

2d•$36 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team in San Diego, California. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical duties to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens. Work includes embedding and sectioning tissue, performing immunohistochemical tests and routine or special staining procedures, and preparing stains and reagents. The Histotechnician also operates and maintains laboratory instruments, documents equipment maintenance and quality control, follows laboratory procedures and policies, and reports accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $36.00–$41.00 per hour, plus shift differential. Offers are based on skills, relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Histology, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of histology experience.
Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
Immunohistochemistry experience.
Ability to embed both large and small specimens.
Ability to accurately read labels and documents.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
Familiarity with laboratory standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

Current or prior Labcorp experience.
Two years of experience as a histotechnician.
Histology and/or ASCP certifications.

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 the 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 for special procedures.
Report accurate and timely test results.
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.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis, and reporting.
Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed.