Histotechnician

Labcorp • Waco, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join its team at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. The role prepares human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical work to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens. Duties include embedding and sectioning tissue, performing immunohistochemical tests, processing sections through routine and special staining procedures, and preparing stains and reagents. The position also involves operating and maintaining manual and automated instruments, performing and documenting maintenance and quality control, following laboratory procedures and policies, and reporting accurate, timely results to support quality patient care.

The schedule is Shift 1, five 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with rotating weekends. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, subject to the stated exceptions for employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule. Labcorp describes the role as an opportunity to contribute to high-quality laboratory services and to grow professionally.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; alternatively, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Histotechnician, including embedding and cutting experience.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
• Comfort embedding both large and small specimens.
• Ability to accurately read labels and documents.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• Histology and/or ASCP certification.
• At least 1 year of immunohistochemistry experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic examination.
• Perform technical duties related to producing histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
• Section embedded tissue using a microtome and properly mount sections on microscope slides.
• Perform immunohistochemical tests on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures.
• Orient and embed surgical tissue specimens.
• Prepare stains and reagents needed for special procedures.
• Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed.
• Record equipment log data accurately and promptly.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), subject to eligibility and schedule exceptions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree