Histotechnician

Labcorp • Houston, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join their team in Houston, TX. This role involves processing human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination, performing technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens, and conducting various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections. The Histotechnician will also be responsible for properly orienting and embedding surgical tissue specimens, preparing necessary stains and reagents, reporting accurate and timely test results, and operating and maintaining manual and automated laboratory instruments. This includes performing and documenting equipment maintenance, recording log data, and adhering to quality control policies and procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions, serving clients in more than 100 countries.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Histology or a High School diploma or equivalent with 1 or more years of histology experience
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience
• 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 years 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree