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<p>We are seeking a Histotechnologist to join the LabCorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services. Come work in our Pathology laboratory in Seattle, WA alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> 550 17th Avenue, Seattle WA</p><p><strong>Schedule: </strong>Sunday-Thursday 9:00PM-5:30AM</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam</li><li>Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens</li><li>Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide</li><li>Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections</li><li>Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures</li><li>Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens</li><li>Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures</li><li>Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care</li><li>Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments</li><li>Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed</li><li>Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner</li><li>Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures</li><li>Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies</li><li>Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting</li><li>Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements</li><li>HT/HTL certification</li><li>IHC and special staining knowledge, cutting molecular study cases experience preferred</li><li>Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment</li><li>Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens</li><li>Ability to accurately read all labels and documents</li><li>Highly organized with a strong attention to detail</li><li>Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable</li><li>Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>**Pay Range: $32.29 - $51.03 per hour</strong></p><p><br></p><p>All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest, Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 21.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits: </strong>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), accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year (includes 8 holidays) and Sick Leave (0.0333) hours of sick leave for each hour of work) capped at 64 hours per year, Tuition Reimbursement and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan</p>

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