Histotechnician

Labcorp • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team in Houston, Texas. This casual, as-needed position is scheduled for the first shift. The Histotechnician processes tissue and body-fluid specimens and performs technical work to prepare histopathological slides and immunohistochemical tests. The role also involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, documenting maintenance and quality-control activities, following laboratory procedures and safety protocols, and reporting accurate and timely results to support patient care.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Histology, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of histology experience.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
• Immunohistochemistry experience.
• Comfort embedding both large and small specimens.
• Ability to accurately read labels and documents.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Ability to pass a standardized color-blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications.
• At least one year of immunohistochemistry experience.

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body-fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic examination.
• Perform technical duties involved in producing histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
• Section embedded tissue with a microtome and properly mount sections on microscope slides.
• Perform immunohistochemical tests on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
• Process mounted sections using routine and special staining procedures.
• Properly 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

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, 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