The Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee - Histology position involves processing and preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination under pathologist supervision. The role includes operating specialized lab equipment, quality control, and maintaining lab safety while handling chemical reagents. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and exhibit strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills, with full training provided for new graduates.
Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our Pathology team as a Technologis t Trainee in Shelton, CT. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”.
Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here .
New Grads Welcome – Full Training Provided
Job Responsibilities
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
Operate and maintain automated tissue processors, perform tissue embedding, Cryostat sectioning, operate and maintain tissue embedding units
Operate and maintain H&E stainers, IHC stainers, special stains stainers and cover slipping units, perform manual cover slipping
Provide recut preparation for microtomy and slide organization to perform case compilation for pathology
Quality control completed cases
Scan cases out of the lab to pathology, maintain logbooks, and be familiar with location of stored specimens
Locate specimens and pulls from various departments as requested, paraffin block filing, lab document archiving, prepare and discard chemical reagents such as reagent alcohols
Perform safety checks in lab
Work with chemicals such as Xylene, Alcohols, Formaldehyde, etc.
Handle minute patient tissue samples
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not required
ASCP or AMT certification is preferred
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
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!
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Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Histology Technician, Medical Laboratory Science, Pathology Lab, Tissue Processing, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Handling, Lab Safety, Medical Technology Training, Chemical Reagents
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