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Histology Technologist Trainee for Special Testing

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Covance)

Shelton, Connecticut, United States of America

<p>Requirements:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related LIFE SCIENC</li><li>Previous experience is not required at the Technologist Trainee level</li><li>ASCP or AMT certification is preferred</li><li>Ability to work independently and within a team environment</li><li>Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus</li><li>High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills</li><li>Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen</li><li>Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!</i></b></p><p></p><p>Histology Dianon Pathology, part of LabCorp's Specialty Testing Group, is a leading provider of anatomic pathology with subspecialty expertise in Dermatopathology, Gastrointestinal pathology, Gyn Pathology and Uropathology. Dianon has 30 years of experience providing specialized anatomic pathology services to physician practices and hospitals. LabCorp is seeking a Histology Technologist Trainee for our Specialty Testing laboratory in Shelton, CT! This is a great opportunity to get targeted one-on-one training and hands on experience that will help the individual grow their career within the Histology field.</p><p></p><p><b>The work schedule for this position will be 1st shift: Tuesday -Saturday 12:00pm-8:30pm. Position is eligible for weekend differential.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Job Duties/Responsibilities: </b></p><ul><li>Perform all technical grossing procedures required to process and submit specimens for microscopic review as per standard operating procedures under the indirect and direct supervision of pathologists</li><li>Operate and maintain automated tissue processors, perform tissue embedding, Cryostat sectioning, operate and maintain tissue embedding units</li><li>Operate and maintain H&E stainers, IHC stainers, special stains stainers and cover slipping units, perform manual cover slipping</li><li>Provide recut preparation for microtomy and slide organization to perform case compilation for pathology</li><li>Quality control completed cases</li><li>Scan cases out of the lab to pathology, maintain log books, and be familiar with location of stored specimens</li><li>Locate specimens and pulls from various departments as requested, paraffin block filing, lab document archiving, prepare and discard chemical reagents such as reagent alcohols</li><li>Perform safety checks in lab</li><li>Work with chemicals such as Xylene, Alcohols, Formaldehyde, etc.</li><li>Handle minute patient tissue samples</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:</b></p><p></p><p>As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.</p><p></p><p>For <span>more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our </span><span><a href="https://www.labcorp.com/hipaa-privacy/web-privacy-policy" target="_blank">Privacy Statement</a></span><a href="https://www.labcorp.com/hipaa-privacy/web-privacy-policy" target="_blank"><span>.</span></a><span> </span></p>

Job posted: 2022-05-02

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