Night-Shift Histotechnician: Precision Tissue Prep

Labcorp; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off / Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Histotechnician to join the grossing team in San Diego, CA. The role supports processing tissue for microscopic examination, performing histology techniques and immunohistochemical tests, and ensuring quality control within a high-volume lab.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 11:30pm–8:00am. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to patient care through precise laboratory work.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 2+ years or more prior grossing experience.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
• Immunohistochemistry experience.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic exam.
• Prepare stains and reagents needed for special procedures.
• Section embedded tissue with a microtome and mount onto slides.
• Perform immunohistochemical tests on FFPE tissue sections.
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures.
• Maintain equipment and document log data; perform preventive maintenance and quality control.

Skills

Histology procedures

Immunohistochemistry

Attention to detail

High-volume lab

Education

Associate degree in Chemical/Biological Science or Medical Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Biological Science or Medical Technology

Tools

Microtome

Stains & reagents prep equipment

Job description

Labcorp seeks a Histotechnician to join the grossing team in San Diego, CA. The role supports processing tissue for microscopic examination, performing histology techniques and immunohistochemical tests, and ensuring quality control within a high-volume lab.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 11:30pm–8:00am. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to patient care through precise laboratory work.