Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our Histology team as a Histotechnologist in RTP, NC. 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".

The shift for this position will be: 10:00pm-6:30am Sunday-Thursday. 15% shift differential offered for 3rd shift.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Full histology support for the RTP location. This includes embedding, microtomy and special stains on multiple specimen types.
• Receives Specimens, maintains documentation of workload volume, quality control data and all appropriate records as required by the department, company and various regulatory agencies.
• Researches, troubleshoots and resolves inquiries or problems within the laboratory and with LabCorp clients.  Assist less experienced employees in researching, resolving and documenting problems.
• Performs reagent QC on routinely used reagents.  Runs parallel checks on reagents used on instruments for routine lab work. Troubleshoots reagent failure.
• Performs specimen QC to ensure specimen is appropriate and properly identified for each bench.  Note and resolve all specimens not in compliance.
• Assists with other non-technical duties within the department as requested by team leader, project analyst or supervisor to meet immediate needs of department.
• Performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment in designated area.  This includes cleaning equipment, minor troubleshooting, and reporting any irregularities in operation to the supervisor.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by the department, company, and various other regulatory agencies.
• Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures.
• Adheres to laboratory's safety policies Wears proper PPE when handling and processing specimens and hazardous waste. Discards biohazard waste properly. Discards hazardous waste properly. Notifies supervisor, team lead or project analyst immediately of any lab accident or exposure incident.
• Maintains adequate stock of working supplies, and notifies supervisor or team lead of shortage.  Responsible for maintaining weekly inventory ordering checklist.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a chemical, physical or biological science is required.
• 1 year of experience in histology is required.
• HTL certification preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus.
• High level of attention 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.

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We offer a range of medical, dental and vision plans as well as life insurance and short-/long-term disability coverage. As a U.S. employee, you are automatically enrolled in our No Charge Laboratory Testing program.

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We offer solutions for maintaining mental health, including live and personal wellness coaching, free premium mental health app access and an Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential guidance from professional advisors.

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