Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee - Histology

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

Bachelors degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelors 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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