Histotechnician

Key Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam.
• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
• Section embedded tissue using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide.
• Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures.
• Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens.
• Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance.
• Record equipment log data accurately and timely.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies.
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• Comfortable embedding both large and small specimens.
• Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficient with computers.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Qualifications

• 3 months or more of Histology experience.
• 3 months or more of Immunohistochemistry experience.
• 1 month or more experience with routine histology procedures and equipment, including embedding and microtomy.
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 10:00 pm to 6:30 am.
• Overtime and rotating weekends may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour plus shift differentials.
• Eligible for comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), PTO/FTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Plan) if regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week are only eligible for the 401(k) Plan.