Lead Histotechnician

Labcorp is seeking a Lead Histotechnician to join our team in Houston, TX. 

Work Schedule:  Monday- Friday 10:00pm -6:30am, Overtime as needed.

Job 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 

CLIA/CAP Labs 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Associate's degree in Histology OR Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science with 3 or more years of experience in a clinical lab (within the past 5 years)

 Preferred Qualification:  

• Current or prior Labcorp experience 

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications  

• 3 years or more Immunohistochemistry experience 

Additional Job Standards 

• 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 

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO, For more detailed information, click here.