Histologic Assistant

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a histology laboratory technician to provide technical support for tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and immunohistochemistry. The role includes accessioning specimens, maintaining documentation, and assisting with quality control in a fast-paced pathology lab.

The position requires a high school diploma with no experience required; coursework in histology, chemistry, or biology is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma. No experience required.
• Some course work in histology.
• College course work in chemistry and/or biology.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Accession daily pathology cases into Epic System.
• Accessions and processes dermatology and surgical specimens.
• Provides clerical assistance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clerical skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic System

Tissue processors

Job description

Position Description

This position is responsible for providing technical support in the histology laboratory to include receiving and handling of diagnostic patient tissue samples. Receives and accessions gross tissue specimens and prepares for analysis. Performs frozen sectioning of fresh tissue and decalcifies bone specimens. Sorts and discards unused tissue samples. Maintains laboratory equipment. Prepares fixative and reagents and recycles used reagents. Maintains documentation procedures that are required to insure quality and continuity of laboratory work. Specimen collection; tissue embedding; microtomy; routine H&E staining; slide coverslipping; tissue processing; performing special stains and immunohistochemistry staining; computer entry. Maintains documentation procedures that are required to insure quality and continuity of Laboratory work. Maintains accurate filing of paraffin blocks and slides for later retrieval. Adheres to the Institutional and departmental safety polices.

Position Description

This position is responsible for providing technical support in the histology laboratory to include receiving and handling of diagnostic patient tissue samples. Receives and accessions gross tissue specimens and prepares for analysis. Performs frozen sectioning of fresh tissue and decalcifies bone specimens. Sorts and discards unused tissue samples. Maintains laboratory equipment. Prepares fixative and reagents and recycles used reagents. Maintains documentation procedures that are required to insure quality and continuity of laboratory work. Specimen collection; tissue embedding; microtomy; routine H&E staining; slide coverslipping; tissue processing; performing special stains and immunohistochemistry staining; computer entry. Maintains documentation procedures that are required to insure quality and continuity of Laboratory work. Maintains accurate filing of paraffin blocks and slides for later retrieval. Adheres to the Institutional and departmental safety polices.

Major/Essential Functions

• Operate and maintain a variety of laboratory instrumentation including surgical instruments (scapels, forceps, etc.), tissue processors, and chemical recylclers.
• Accesions daily pathology cases into Epic System.
• Accessions and processes dermatology and surgical specimens.
• Provides clerical assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma. No experience required.

• Some course work in histology.
• College course work in chemistry and/or biology.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.