Histotechnologist

Labcorp • Southfield, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join its team at Henry Ford Providence in Southfield, Michigan. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical work to produce histopathological slides from surgical specimens. Duties include embedding and sectioning tissue, performing immunohistochemical tests, and carrying out routine and special staining procedures. The position also involves preparing reagents, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, documenting equipment maintenance and quality control, and following laboratory policies and procedures to support accurate and timely results and quality patient care.

The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Labcorp describes its laboratory services as being performed with care, expertise, integrity, and respect for patients. Employees regularly scheduled for at least 20 hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, subject to the stated exceptions and eligibility terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement in lieu of the listed education requirements.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
• Comfort embedding both large and small specimens.
• Ability to accurately read labels and documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with laboratory standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications.
• At least 1 year of histology experience.
• At least 6 months of immunohistochemistry experience.
• At least 1 year of 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 with a microtome and properly mount sections on microscope slides.
• Perform immunohistochemical tests on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
• Process mounted sections using routine and special staining procedures.
• Properly 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time