Histotechnologist

Labcorp • Lakewood, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team in Lakewood, CO. This role involves processing human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination, performing technical duties for histopathological slide production, and preparing slides through various staining procedures. The Histotechnologist will also be responsible for embedding tissue specimens, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of test results to maintain quality patient care. This position requires adherence to quality control policies, specimen handling procedures, and documentation of maintenance and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Histology or a High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months or more of histology experience
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications
• Immunohistochemistry experience

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
• Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
• Perform various 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 the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
• Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees