Histotechnician

Labcorp • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team in Houston, Texas. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens and performs technical work to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens for microscopic examination. Duties also include performing immunohistochemical tests and routine and special staining procedures, preparing stains and reagents, and operating and maintaining laboratory instruments. The position is casual and as needed on the first shift.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Histology, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 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 organizational skills 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 1 year of immunohistochemistry experience.

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 the sections on microscope slides.
• Perform 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 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 in a timely manner.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, 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, and short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) plan; 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