Histotechnician

Labcorp • Portland, OR

12d

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team in Portland, Oregon. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical histology work to produce slides from surgical specimens. Duties include tissue embedding, orientation and sectioning; routine histology and immunohistochemistry procedures; preparing laboratory stains and reagents; operating and maintaining instrumentation; reporting results; and documenting quality control and preventive maintenance. The Histotechnician follows laboratory procedures and safety protocols, maintains accurate records, and identifies and resolves issues that could affect test performance.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Histology, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of histology experience.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to embed and section both small and large specimens.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately read and verify labels.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP Histology certification.
• At least one year of experience with routine histology procedures and equipment.
• At least one year of experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic examination.
• Perform technical duties related to producing histopathological slides from surgical specimens.
• Embed, orient, and section tissue using a microtome, ensuring proper slide preparation.
• Perform routine histology procedures, including H&E and special staining techniques.
• Conduct immunohistochemical (IHC) testing on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
• Prepare stains, reagents, and solutions required for laboratory procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manual and automated laboratory instrumentation.
• Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs and documentation.
• Follow laboratory SOPs for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Identify, document, and resolve issues that may affect test performance.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to laboratory safety protocols.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO), tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Casual employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree