Lead Histotechnician

Role: Lead Histotechnician at Labcorp in Houston, TX, responsible for processing human tissue and fluid specimens, producing histopathological slides, and performing immunohistochemical tests for diagnostic purposes. Core duties include tissue embedding, sectioning, staining, and maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring high-quality and timely test results. Qualifications: Associate's degree in Histology or a Biological/Chemical science with at least 3 years of recent clinical lab experience; preferred certifications include ASCP and extensive immunohistochemistry expertise. High-Value: CLIA/CAP regulated lab environment; experience with routine histology procedures, immunohistochemistry, embedding large/small specimens; familiarity with SOPs and safety protocols; high-volume lab work; attention to detail; ability to pass color blindness test. Location: Houston, overnight shift (10:00pm-6:30am). Knowledge of laboratory quality control, safety, and equipment maintenance required; prior Labcorp experience and certifications are advantageous. This role emphasizes technical proficiency, quality standards adherence, and operational efficiency in a diagnostic laboratory setting.