Labcorp hiring Histotechnologist / Histotechnician in Buffalo, NY | LinkedIn (2024)

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Position SummaryOmniSeq by Labcorp has an exciting opportunity in our expanding next generation sequencing (NGS) lab in Buffalo, NY. This person will support OmniSeq Insight testing, a comprehensive first-of-its-kind genomic and immune profiling assay for all solid tumors. Our mission is to find the right drug or trial for every patient. This is a first shift position, with no weekends or holidays and will require routine sectioning, H&E staining, PD-L1 IHC and macrodissection!

In this role you'll perform paraffin block based histological procedures and tests conducted in a clinical histology laboratory, including tissue sectioning, H&E staining, immunohistochemical staining, tissue macro-dissection, and quality control and management for molecular analysis of cancers.

Primary Duties

• Prepares and examines tissue specimens using a variety of instruments and histologic techniques
• Sets up and works with laboratory equipment in order to test tissue for various indicators of clinical conditions
• Performs routine maintenance on instruments and equipment in order to ensure that they are in working order
• May perform validation studies for new equipment as required
• Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Clinical Laboratory Information Management System (C-LIMS) for tracking, documenting and reporting patient test results
• Provides input in the preparation of standard operating procedures.
• Maintains a safe and well-stocked work environment
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety and compliance standards
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature and participating in in-service meetings and workshops
• Prepares other written documentation as required by the profession and the department; maintains, distributes, analyzes any information for required records, reports and statistics as directed

Minimum RequirementsFull Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) licensed by New York State Education Department; or Clinical Laboratory Technician licensed by New York State education Department; or Histotechnician/HistoTechnologist licensed by New York State Education Department.

Shift is Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00

Compensation for this position: $32 - 42 / hr

Plus $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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. Labcorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity EmployerAs an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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