Histotechnician

We are seeking Histology Professionals to join the Labcorp team at our Monrovia Pathology laboratory, where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services.

Pay Range: $30.00 – $42.00 per hour. All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Work Schedule:

1st Shift – Casual/Per Diem; hours as needed and start and end times will vary.

Benefits:
Employees scheduled 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 scheduled less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
• Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
• Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
• Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
• Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
• Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

• Associate's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications are preferred / required
• 1 year previous experience in histology is highly preferred
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Labcorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.

All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care