Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada
Birmingham, Alabama, Alabama
Wailuku, Hawaii
Posted: 30-Aug-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 2427549
***$3000 Sign on Bonus offered to external hires***
We are seeking Histology Professionals to join the LabCorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services. Come work in our Pathology laboratory located in Los Angeles, CA alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient. Our laboratory in Los Angeles focuses primarily on dermatology and GI Specimens
The schedule for this position will be 3rd shift, Monday - Friday, 5pm-1:30pm.
Address: 2440 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 235, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Job Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements:
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science and meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- ASCP HT certification required, OR eligibility to receive the ASCP certification if recently graduated from an accredited Histology program
- 2 years previous experience in histology highly preferred
- Previous cutting experience desired
- 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
Pay Range: $26.50-$36.00/hr plus 15% shift differential
Benefits: 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. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please