Non-Registered Gross Tech
About The Position
Labcorp is seeking a Non-Registered Gross Tech to join its team in Seattle, Washington. The position supports tissue specimen processing and routine histology work, including accessioning, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and laboratory equipment maintenance. The role follows applicable laboratory and safety standards, helps meet turnaround-time goals, and supports quality assurance, inventory control, and communication about specimen or quality-control issues. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 AM to 2:30 PM, at 550 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA. The stated pay range is $25.85 to $41.07 per hour. Offers are based on skills and relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest, Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 21.
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.
- Six months or more of experience grossing small biopsies and complex surgical specimens.
- Six months or more 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 the required thickness, float and mount slides, and dry them.
- Perform routine H&E staining manually or using automated equipment, and assist with special stains and immunohistochemistry setup under supervision.
- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, including 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 prioritize workload across shifts.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Accrue 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
