Histology Lab Specialist — Fast-Paced Pathology Support

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Histology Assistant to provide administrative and technical support for surgical pathology and histology operations. The role focuses on specimen validation, QC procedures, and instrument maintenance in a fast-paced clinical lab.

Responsibilities include maintaining stain and immunohistochemistry request files, reviewing procedure manuals, and participating in proficiency testing to validate instruments and competency. Prior lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or
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Responsibilities

• Validates specimen identification and sample type/size, prioritizes workload within turnaround times

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of post high school education in a college or technical program for laboratory science

1 year experience in a laboratory setting

Substitution option for education in lieu of experience

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Special stains

Slide and block filing

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Histology Assistant to provide administrative and technical support for surgical pathology and histology operations. The role focuses on specimen validation, QC procedures, and instrument maintenance in a fast-paced clinical lab.

Responsibilities include maintaining stain and immunohistochemistry request files, reviewing procedure manuals, and participating in proficiency testing to validate instruments and competency. Prior lab experience is preferred.