Histology Technician

Altasciences • Everett, WA

12d

About The Position

As a Histology Technician, you are responsible for preparing quality tissue samples for histopathologic evaluation. This includes identifying tissue samples for proper embedding orientation, processing tissue, performing microtomy on routine tissue samples, preparing reagents, and carrying out routine H&E and non-routine histochemical staining procedures. You will perform quality control on prepared microscope slides, maintain equipment and an orderly laboratory environment, and, depending on the site, manage specimen inventory and archive study materials.

The role also includes maintaining Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), documenting laboratory equipment use and maintenance, troubleshooting equipment or operational failures, reviewing raw data for deviations from SOPs or study protocols, assisting with SOP revisions, and contributing to process development and quality improvement. Other duties include ordering supplies, maintaining laboratory inventory records, and handling hazardous chemical disposition and related records.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or GED required.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Technical skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Maintain and document laboratory equipment use and maintenance, and keep the laboratory safe, clean, and orderly.
• Trim fixed tissues and perform paraffin tissue processing.
• Identify tissue sample orientation and perform paraffin embedding.
• Prepare routine microscopic slides using microtomy according to standard operating procedures and study protocols.
• Prepare stains and reagents according to standard operating procedures and protocol requirements.
• Perform routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and coverslip microscopic slides.
• Perform non-routine histochemical staining procedures and analyze positive and negative control tissue samples.
• Perform quality control procedures on prepared microscope slides.
• Troubleshoot equipment or operational failures and take appropriate action to minimize interruptions.
• Analyze raw data and resolve deviations from standard operating procedures or protocol requirements.
• Assist with revisions to standard operating procedures as needed.
• Contribute to process development and quality improvement.
• Order warehouse supplies and enter data into laboratory inventory records.
• Dispose of hazardous chemicals, generate hazardous chemical lab packs, and enter data into laboratory hazardous chemical records.
• Depending on site, maintain specimen inventory and archive study materials.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k)/RRSP with employer match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid sick and bereavement leave.
• Employee assistance and telehealth programs.
• Telework when applicable.
• Training and development programs.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED