Histotechnologist I

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Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnologist I to join our team in Indianapolis IN.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm. Weekend rotation as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge and experience with histology samples to maintain proper storage conditions and facilitate accessioning of blocks and slides (stained and unstained).
• Routine decalcification processing embedding microtomy and re-embedding of human tissue specimens from patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Perform routine special stains and advanced staining assays according to SOPs protocols and in line with global and regional regulatory requirements.
• Perform slide scanning as required and according to protocols.
• Ensure that Special Handling specimens are picked up from the appropriate area sorted accessioned pre-scanned and registered into the appropriate temperature bins in a timely fashion.
• Generation and application of specialized labels to include aliquot and/or mini labels with client specific elements.

• General duties including but not limited to:
• Resolve pendings. Retrieve and check specimens against pending list. Document specimen discrepancies. Notify laboratory management when specimen discrepancies are not resolved.
• Prepare workstation instrumentation and maintenance on instruments and/or equipment daily weekly monthly quarterly and annually. Ability to adequately maintain accurate records and both adhere to Standard Operating Procedures:
• Calibrate instruments verification of temperature and logging of data as required.
• Ensure that maintenance is performed and documented according to SOP.
• Perform basic instrument and/or equipment troubleshooting.
• Document corrective actions for unusual occurrences.
• Notify management when an instrument and/or equipment does not meet specifications.
• Ability to use different application software.
• Document quality control results.
• Perform proficiency testing survey as patient specimens.
• Reagents material and supplies monitoring:
• Order receive open and place in service all reagents/material according to SOPs.
• Document implementation of new reagents/material according to SOPs.
• Perform lot-to-lot comparison according to SOPS.
• Perform inventory and checks of reagents/material.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures and performs all departmental and interdepartmental SOPs as written.
• Adheres to safety and occupational health policies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Six months of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCP or AMT certification
• Six months histology experience

Additional Job Standards

• Able to work in a team as well as independently
• Dynamic attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to take up challenges
• Strong detail orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to use several software packages i.e. Word Excel Visio
• Ability to adequately maintain accurate records and both adhere to and author Standard Operating Procedures.
• Able to troubleshoot problems with automated histological equipment.
• Requires theoretical and practical knowledge of histology and processing of human tissue specimens including handling and storage of histology samples.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth continuous learning professional challenges and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!

Pay Range: All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicabledegrees/certificationsas well as internal equity and market data.

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 regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours Casual Intern and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) more detailed information pleaseclick here.

***Sign-on Bonus $7500***

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Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the 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 gender expression personal appearance age veteran status disability genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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