Durham, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Posted: 03-Jul-25
Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 2517985
We are seeking a Grossing Tech/Histotechnician 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 Burlington, NC alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient. 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".
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday (2:00a-10:30a)
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits 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 regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform complete dissection, gross description, selection and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelines
- Follow the laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and procedures
- Perform histologic tasks in the department, as needed
- Ensure a professional environment is maintained
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and work to correct and/or report the problem
- Maintain high ethical standards and integrity in performing the assigned duties
- Knowledge of hazardous waste management
- Knowledge of personal protection measures and blood borne pathogens
Requirements:
- Associate's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, NCCLS Histology program or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Must qualify to perform complex testing under CLIA regulatory rules
- 2+ years of grossing experience with small biopsies and uncomplicated surgical cases highly preferred
- Training in histology skills is preferred
- Experience in a high-volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred
- Proficiency with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is preferred
- Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance processes
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of attention to detail along with strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of hazardous waste management and personal protection measures
- Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
- Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
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