Clinical Laboratory Technologist Trainee – Histology (Start ASAP)

Join Labcorp as a Technologist Trainee in Shelton, CT, performing clinical lab procedures in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform technical grossing procedures to process and submit specimens for microscopic review under pathologist supervision
• Operate and maintain automated tissue processors, tissue embedding units, Cryostat sectioning, H&E stainers, IHC stainers, special stains stainers, and cover slipping units
• Perform manual cover slipping and recut preparation for microtomy
• Organize slides and compile cases for pathology review
• Complete quality control on cases
• Scan cases out of the lab to pathology and maintain logbooks
• Locate and pull specimens from various departments, paraffin block filing, and lab document archiving
• Prepare and discard chemical reagents such as reagent alcohols
• Perform safety checks in the lab and handle chemicals including Xylene, Alcohols, Formaldehyde
• Handle minute patient tissue samples

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meeting local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is not required
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
• High attention to detail with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to pass a standardized color vision screen
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for employees regularly scheduled 20+ hours/week including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Casual, PRN & Part Time employees working less than 20 hours/week eligible for 401(k) Plan only
• Employees on a 7 on/7 off schedule eligible for all benefits except PTO or FTO

Training & Development

New graduates are welcome; full training is provided.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a career with opportunities for growth, continual development, and professional challenge, apply today.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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