Histology Lab Technician I: Precision, QA & High-Throughput

Abbott Laboratories; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Histology Laboratory Technician I to support daily operations in a high-throughput lab. You will help with sample processing, workload division, and documentation to ensure timely, accurate results.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, using LIMS for requisitions and specimen status, assisting with training, and contributing to process improvements while adhering to SOPs and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months laboratory experience or applicable coursework.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stringent quality standards to ensure accurate test results and safety.
• Use LIMS to track requisitions and specimen status; document and organize records.
• Assist in training laboratory assistants and technicians on procedures and SOPs.
• Support QA activities, internal audits, and inspection readiness.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

LIMS

SOP adherence

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Life Sciences

Tools

Microscopes

Microtomes

Pipettes

General lab equipment

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Histology Laboratory Technician I to support daily operations in a high-throughput lab. You will help with sample processing, workload division, and documentation to ensure timely, accurate results.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, using LIMS for requisitions and specimen status, assisting with training, and contributing to process improvements while adhering to SOPs and safety guidelines.