Histology Lab Technician II: Impactful Diagnostics

Abbott; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Histology Assistant II to process FFPE samples, perform H&E staining, and support histology and molecular workflows in the Cancer Diagnostic Division. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment with strong quality focus.

Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday 11:00am - 9:30pm. The position entails handling laboratory samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of laboratory experience.
• Basic computer skills (internet/email).
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Associates Degree in Science preferred.
• Experience in a clinical pathology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive FFPE samples into histology lab for DNA extraction prep.
• Perform H&E staining per SOPs.
• Maintain lab inventory and supply levels.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Dispose of waste according to policy.
• Record temperatures and maintain QC records.
• Use LIMS and Excel to track samples.
• Label blocks, slides, and DNA tubes per SOPs.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Quality orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Science (preferred)

Tools

H&E stainers

Microtomes

Tissue water bath

Embedding station

Coverslipper

LIMS

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Histology Assistant II to process FFPE samples, perform H&E staining, and support histology and molecular workflows in the Cancer Diagnostic Division. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment with strong quality focus.

Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday 11:00am - 9:30pm. The position entails handling laboratory samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.