Grossing Technician

Location: White Plains, NY

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $30.00–$35.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift /
  
  Schedule:
  
  2nd Shift
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This role involves performing routine and non-routine activities in a laboratory pathology setting, focused on the preparation and gross examination of surgical specimens for histologic processing. The Grossing Technician operates in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards — including CLIA and CAP requirements — while supporting pathologists and histology leadership in maintaining specimen integrity and quality outcomes.

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing, according to policies and procedures.
• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling; maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.
• Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
• Escalate non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to Pathologist Assistants.
• Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
• Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
• May be trained to perform basic Histology functions (i.e., embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains) if personnel meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician SOP.
• Complete all associated paperwork.
• Follow the laboratory's applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities.
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection/description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

• A.A., A.S., B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent training and experience
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Tissue Gross Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
• NY laboratory license required

• 3 months to 1 year of Histology and/or surgical gross experience preferred

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

• Overtime availability expected

This client is a world-leading provider of diagnostic information services and laboratory solutions, serving one in three adult Americans and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States annually, with laboratory operations extending internationally. With nearly 50,000 employees, this organization operates at national scale while serving patients at the most personal level — delivering diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions, guide treatments, and ultimately save lives.

The work here is genuinely consequential, anchored by a culture built around enriching the employee experience, expanding opportunity, and elevating belonging, with structured development pathways, cross‑functional exposure, and eleven Employee Business Networks open to all. Laboratory scientists, histotechnicians, pathology support professionals, logistics specialists, technologists, and business talent will find a rare combination of mission clarity, career depth, and organizational scale.

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-14766

Industry: Healthcare

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