Histology Lab Technician – Entry-Level Tissue Processing

Westlake Dermatology P A; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Westlake Dermatology is seeking a Laboratory Grossing Technician to prepare tissue specimens for pathologist study in our Austin histology lab. The role offers an entry-level path into clinical lab work, with a Tuesday–Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM schedule.

Responsibilities include logging specimens, gross description, dissection, labeling, processing, QA and maintaining confidentiality and OSHA guidelines. Formal education requirements apply; transcripts required for credentialing.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimal CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient tissue specimens and log specimens for accessioning.
• Provide gross description and dissection of surgical specimens.
• Operate labeling and tissue processing equipment; perform equipment maintenance.
• Record QC/QA data and manage daily workflow documentation.
• Distribute cases to pathologists for diagnosis and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

CLIA high complexity

Education

60 semester hours including 24 in medical lab tech

Science coursework: chemistry & biology

Job description

Westlake Dermatology is seeking a Laboratory Grossing Technician to prepare tissue specimens for pathologist study in our Austin histology lab. The role offers an entry-level path into clinical lab work, with a Tuesday–Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM schedule.

Responsibilities include logging specimens, gross description, dissection, labeling, processing, QA and maintaining confidentiality and OSHA guidelines. Formal education requirements apply; transcripts required for credentialing.