Histology Assistant: Fast-Paced Lab Support & QC

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Histology Assistant to provide administrative and technical support for surgical pathology and histology operations. The role demands accuracy, fast pace handling, and adherence to defined procedures.

The candidate will validate specimens, perform quality controls, maintain instruments, and manage histology files, with opportunities to participate in proficiency testing and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or college/technical program in laboratory science.
• 1 year experience in a laboratory setting; education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Validates specimen identification and sample type/size; prioritizes workload per manuals and turnaround times.
• Performs quality control procedures per guidelines and logs results on QC sheets.
• Performs daily maintenance and calibration to ensure instrument functionality.
• Maintains files for special stain, immunohistochemistry requests, AP study sheets, and slides/blocks filing.
• Completes required reading and signs off on manuals, logs, and memorandums in a timely manner.
• Participates in proficiency testing programs to validate instruments and competency.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lab science program education

Job description

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Histology Assistant to provide administrative and technical support for surgical pathology and histology operations. The role demands accuracy, fast pace handling, and adherence to defined procedures.

The candidate will validate specimens, perform quality controls, maintain instruments, and manage histology files, with opportunities to participate in proficiency testing and ongoing training.