Histology Associate

About the Role

Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory.
• Perform routine histology lab assistant workflows without specific guidance.
• Track work completed using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Histology team to accomplish daily cutting and staining deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with pathologists, members of the histology team, and other associated teams as relates to workflow needs.
• Seek assistance from the lead, supervisor, and/or manager when questions, problems or mistakes arise.
• Report issues with instrumentation, samples, or the lab itself in a timely manner.
• Learn:
• how to determine appropriate block orientation and alignment, knife angles, and settings to obtain representative sections.
• the skills needed to maintain specimen integrity through proper identification of samples, slides and folders.
• the skills needed to utilize a microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated cover slipper, tissue processor, and embedding center.
• the skills to cut frozen sections using a cryostat, and stain samples for pathologists to review.
• to maintain laboratory equipment and record maintenance regularly.
• By the end of training intervals - reliably produce quality finished products.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Microtome
• Water bath
• Automated stainer
• Automated cover slipper
• Tissue processor
• Embedding center
• Cryostat

Qualifications

• Experience as a Histology Assistant at Tempus preferred.
• An Associate’s degree preferred or minimum 60 semester hours with at least 12 hours in Biology and Chemistry.
• Knowledge of CAP regulations preferred.
• Experience with laboratory SOPs and protocols preferred.
• Comfort with laboratory safety and training.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills in the laboratory.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Precautions: Job responsibilities include Xylene exposure. This exposure is monitored and kept within recommended guidelines. Individuals with respiratory conditions may need additional PPE.