Histotechnician- Casual as Needed

Labcorp•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join their team in Houston, TX. This is a casual, as-needed position with a 1st shift work schedule. Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers to healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems. They advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation, and address global health challenges through science, data, technology, and a laboratory network. Labcorp is leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions, and data-driven innovation to enhance operations and deliver greater value to customers and patients. This role offers the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make an impact on people's health worldwide.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Histology or equivalent
1 or more years of histology experience
Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

Current or prior Labcorp experience
Histology and/or ASCP certifications
1 year or more Immunohistochemistry experience

Responsibilities

Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed