Histotechnician: Precise Tissue Prep & IHC (Casual/Per Diem)

Labcorp; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Portland, OR is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team on a casual/per diem basis. The role involves processing tissue, preparing slides, embedding, sectioning, and performing histology and IHC testing to support accurate diagnostic results.

The candidate should have an associate degree in histology or equivalent, with 1+ year histology experience; ASCP histology certification is preferred. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with histology experience
• ASCP Histology certification preferred
• Experience with routine histology and IHC is desired

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination
• Produce histopathology slides from surgical specimens
• Embed, orient, and section tissue with a microtome for slide prep
• Perform histology procedures including H&E and special stains
• Conduct immunohistochemical (IHC) testing on FFPE tissue sections
• Prepare stains, reagents, and solutions for procedures
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instrumentation
• Report accurate test results to support patient care quality
• Maintain equipment logs and comply with SOPs and safety protocols
• Identify and resolve issues affecting test performance

Skills

Histology

IHC

Tissue processing

Slide preparation

Quality control

Education

ASCP Histology certification

Associate’s degree in Histology

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp in Portland, OR is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team on a casual/per diem basis. The role involves processing tissue, preparing slides, embedding, sectioning, and performing histology and IHC testing to support accurate diagnostic results.

The candidate should have an associate degree in histology or equivalent, with 1+ year histology experience; ASCP histology certification is preferred. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently are valued.