Histology Technician: Tissue Processing, QC & Training

TriCore Reference Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

TriCore Reference Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a histology technician to perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and slide distribution. You will produce quality histology specimens meeting pathologist expectations.

Responsibilities include QA data collection, instrument calibration, training, and assisting with procedures while supporting regulatory readiness and quality assurance efforts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 60 college hours including biology and chemistry.
• Nine months of direct histology experience or completion of TriCore Histology Apprentice Program.
• Enrollment eligibility in an NAACLS histology training program.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology procedures with proficiency and meet productivity standards.
• Operate equipment, perform maintenance and calibration; act as Key Operator as needed.
• Log QA data and monitor QC trends; assist in QA tracking.
• Develop solutions following guidelines and assist with procedures and job aids.
• Participate in regulatory inspections preparation and trainee assessments.
• Train new employees and students and provide protocol instruction.

Skills

Histology

QA/QC data

Training others

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma + 60 college hours (bio/chem)

NAACLS histology training program eligibility

ASCP certification preferred

Job description

TriCore Reference Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a histology technician to perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and slide distribution. You will produce quality histology specimens meeting pathologist expectations.

Responsibilities include QA data collection, instrument calibration, training, and assisting with procedures while supporting regulatory readiness and quality assurance efforts.