Histotechnologist I

Job Summary:

The Histotechnologist is accountable for the histology handling and storage of precious clinical trial specimens. This role supports the various teams of the Specimen Management Center and serves as a liaison between Specimen Management and other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge and experience with histology samples to maintain proper storage conditions and facilitate accessioning of blocks and slides (stained and unstained).
• Perform routine decalcification, processing, embedding, microtomy, and re-embedding of human tissue specimens from patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Conduct 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.
• Generate and apply specialized labels to include aliquot and/or mini labels with client-specific elements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or other life science with completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology.
• OR Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited college or university and one year of training and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be performed.
• OR 90 semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following: 16 semester hours of biology courses, which are pertinent to the medical sciences, 16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 semester hours of Inorganic Chemistry), and 3 semester hours of math.
• Completed an accredited clinical laboratory training program, or one-year documented laboratory training or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.
• HT (ASCP) certification or a minimum of 1 year of experience preferred but not required.

About LabCorp:

LabCorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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.

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