Non-Registered Gross Tech

Labcorp • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Non-Registered Gross Tech to join its team in Seattle, Washington. The role supports clinical laboratory operations by receiving and accessioning tissue specimens, performing basic grossing assistance, processing and embedding tissue, preparing slides, and carrying out routine staining. The position also involves operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, completing quality and maintenance documentation, following laboratory safety and regulatory procedures, and supporting quality, inventory, and turnaround-time goals. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 AM to 2:30 PM, at 550 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Knowledge of quality-control and quality-assurance practices.
• Comfort with fine motor tasks such as embedding and microtomy, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Flexibility to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification or eligibility.
• At least 6 months of experience grossing small biopsies and complex surgical specimens.
• At least 6 months of experience working in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accession tissue specimens and verify patient identifiers and test orders.
• Provide basic grossing assistance, including cassette labeling and tissue-orientation support according to standard operating procedures.
• Process tissue on automated processors and monitor schedules, reagents, and run logs.
• Embed tissues in paraffin with correct orientation and document blocks.
• Cut routine paraffin sections at required thickness; float, mount, and dry slides.
• Perform routine H&E staining, manually or automatically, and assist with special stains and immunohistochemistry setup under supervision.
• Operate and maintain microtomes, stainers, coverslippers, and processors; perform and document daily quality control and maintenance according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain reagent preparation logs, temperature logs, and equipment records.
• Follow CAP/CLIA, OSHA, and Labcorp safety policies, including personal protective equipment use and biohazard handling.
• Participate in proficiency testing, quality improvement, and inventory control.
• Promptly communicate specimen or quality-control issues to lead technicians or pathologists.
• Support turnaround-time goals and workload prioritization across shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage for eligible employees.
• 401(k).
• Accrual of up to 18 days of annual leave per year, including 8 holidays.
• Sick leave accrued at 0.0333 hours for each hour worked, capped at 64 hours per year.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level