QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC
Histotech / Grossing Trainee
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States
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Excellence Join a team that’s setting the standard for safety and quality.
At a glance Every day as a Quest career professional, you’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with the latest cutting‑edge technology. As a laboratory operations team member, you will play a key role in ensuring that the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity are upheld while meeting the needs of our patients. And, you’ll be supported by a company committed to helping you grow a rewarding career through cross training and comprehensive learning opportunities.
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See how your career can grow With a world of opportunities in our supportive environment, you’ll take your career to the next level. From collaborating with senior leaders on meaningful work, to on‑the‑job training, we are committed to fostering your growth, so you can build a successful career. Here is just one example of a career path you can take.
Lab Supervisor or Trainer Lab Supervisor or Trainer
Additional Advancement Opportunities Additional Advancement Opportunities
Category
Laboratory
Location
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Job function
Operations
Job family
Laboratory Operations
Shift
Evening
Employee type
Regular Full‑Time
Work mode
On‑site
Job Description Histotech / Grossing Trainee - Newtown Square, PA, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
The Histotechnician/Grossing Technician Trainee position is for an individual who meets the educational requirements outlined in the corporate policies outlined above, but does not have the bench experience. The individual will be trained either as a grossing technician or as a histotechnician. The individual will be moved into the intern (I) job grade on a temporary basis until training is complete. The individual in this position will perform all work under direct supervision until general and/or technical supervisor have approved individual to work independently.
Pay range: $22.00+ per hour;
employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!
Category
Laboratory
Location
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Job function
Operations
Job family
Laboratory Operations
Shift
Evening
Employee type
Regular Full‑Time
Work mode
On‑site
Responsibilities
Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and limited non‑routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).
Capable of performing all duties/responsibilities of a Histology Lab Assistant.
For Grossing Personnel Trainees - Under the direct supervision of a Pathologist, Pathologist Assistant or Grossing Technician:
Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
Escalates non‑routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Technician or Pathologist Assistant.
For Histotechnician Trainees - Under the direct supervision of a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist
Ensure proper tissue processing.
Performs limited embedding and microtomy.
Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
Perform limited special stains.
Perform specimen preparation on non‑gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non‑gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications Required Work Experience:
If training for grossing, meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non‑Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
If training for Histology, meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
Current trainee state licensure, as applicable
Preferred Work Experience:
1 year of histology and/or grossing experience
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of operating non‑complex instrumentation.
Skills:
Good clerical, organizational and communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.
Quest Diagnostics is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete the accommodation request form.
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Excellence Join a team that’s setting the standard for safety and quality.
At a glance Every day as a Quest career professional, you’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with the latest cutting‑edge technology. As a laboratory operations team member, you will play a key role in ensuring that the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity are upheld while meeting the needs of our patients. And, you’ll be supported by a company committed to helping you grow a rewarding career through cross training and comprehensive learning opportunities.
Success profile What makes a successful candidate? See if you have what it takes.
Focused
Results‑driven
Quick‑thinking
Organized
See how your career can grow With a world of opportunities in our supportive environment, you’ll take your career to the next level. From collaborating with senior leaders on meaningful work, to on‑the‑job training, we are committed to fostering your growth, so you can build a successful career. Here is just one example of a career path you can take.
Lab Supervisor or Trainer Lab Supervisor or Trainer
Additional Advancement Opportunities Additional Advancement Opportunities
Category
Laboratory
Location
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Job function
Operations
Job family
Laboratory Operations
Shift
Evening
Employee type
Regular Full‑Time
Work mode
On‑site
Job Description Histotech / Grossing Trainee - Newtown Square, PA, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
The Histotechnician/Grossing Technician Trainee position is for an individual who meets the educational requirements outlined in the corporate policies outlined above, but does not have the bench experience. The individual will be trained either as a grossing technician or as a histotechnician. The individual will be moved into the intern (I) job grade on a temporary basis until training is complete. The individual in this position will perform all work under direct supervision until general and/or technical supervisor have approved individual to work independently.
Pay range: $22.00+ per hour;
employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits information:
Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!
Category
Laboratory
Location
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Job function
Operations
Job family
Laboratory Operations
Shift
Evening
Employee type
Regular Full‑Time
Work mode
On‑site
Responsibilities
Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and limited non‑routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).
Capable of performing all duties/responsibilities of a Histology Lab Assistant.
For Grossing Personnel Trainees - Under the direct supervision of a Pathologist, Pathologist Assistant or Grossing Technician:
Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
Escalates non‑routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Technician or Pathologist Assistant.
For Histotechnician Trainees - Under the direct supervision of a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist
Ensure proper tissue processing.
Performs limited embedding and microtomy.
Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
Perform limited special stains.
Perform specimen preparation on non‑gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non‑gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications Required Work Experience:
If training for grossing, meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non‑Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
If training for Histology, meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
Current trainee state licensure, as applicable
Preferred Work Experience:
1 year of histology and/or grossing experience
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of operating non‑complex instrumentation.
Skills:
Good clerical, organizational and communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.
Quest Diagnostics is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete the accommodation request form.
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