Histology Assistant

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required OR One year of post high school education in a college or technical program for laboratory science required 1 year experience in a laboratory setting required One year of post high school education in a college or technical program for laboratory science may be substituted for the one year of required experience in a laboratory setting

Responsibilities: Validates specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type and size and prioritizes workload according to handling protocols defined in section manuals within the established turnaround times Performs required quality control procedures according to the written guidelines in the section procedure manuals as documented on QC log sheets Performs daily maintenance and calibration procedures to ensure proper functioning of instruments Maintains files for special stain and immunohistochemistry request sheets and for AP study sheets and maintains filing systems for blocks and slides Performs mandated reading assignments and reviews and signs off on procedure manuals, communication logs, and memorandums in a timely manner Participates in proficiency testing programs to validate instruments and competency To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. Job Identification 427168 Job Category Laboratory Degree Level High School Graduate Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, US