Histologic Assistant
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX
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Location: Lubbock, TX
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Categories: Public Health
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Job Type: Full Time
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Posted: Apr 01, 2026
Job Description:
Histologic Assistant
Description
Histologic Assistant Lubbock
44271BR
Position DescriptionThis position is responsible for providing technical support in the histology laboratory to include receiving and handling of diagnostic patient tissue samples. Receives and accessions gross tissue specimens and prepares for analysis. Performs frozen sectioning of fresh tissue and decalcifies bone specimens. Sorts and discards unused tissue samples. Maintains laboratory equipment. Prepares fixative and reagents and recycles used reagents. Maintains documentation procedures that are required to insure quality and continuity of laboratory work. Specimen collection; tissue embedding; microtomy; routine H&E staining; slide coverslipping; tissue processing; performing special stains and immunohistochemistry staining; computer entry. Maintains documentation procedures that are required to insure quality and continuity of Laboratory work. Maintains accurate filing of paraffin blocks and slides for later retrieval. Adheres to the Institutional and departmental safety polices.
Major/Essential Functions- Operate and maintain a variety of laboratory instrumentation including surgical instruments (scalpels, forceps, etc) tissue processors, and chemical recyclers.
- Accessions daily pathology cases into Cerner Millennium Lab System.
- Accessions and processes dermatology and surgical specimens.
- Provides clerical assistance.
Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma. College course work in chemistry and/or biology preferred. Some course work in histology preferred.
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