Histotechnician Jobs

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 Syracuse, NY alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient.

The schedule for this position will be Monday- Friday, 8:30am- 5:00pm.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
• Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed
• Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
• Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens

Pay Range: The pay range is $30.00 to $36.00 per hour.

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 click here.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications are preferred
• New York state histology license is required
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science and meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable
• Previous experience in histology is preferred but not required
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents