Histology Technician

Actalent • Pleasant Prairie, WI

46d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Technician is responsible for obtaining and preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination. This includes grossing, fixation, cutting, mounting, and staining tissue samples for dermatopathologist review.

Requirements

• Associates degree required
• HT or HTL ASCP certification OR eligible by ASCP standers to obtain certification
• 2 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Accession, receive, and prepare tissue specimens.
• Perform grossing and inking (if qualified).
• Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
• Process tissue: embedding, microtomy, staining, cryostat use, and freezing.
• Label and prepare slides; perform quality control.
• Examine slides under a microscope to detect abnormalities.
• Maintain instruments, equipment, and work areas.
• Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides.
• Maintain lab supply inventory and documentation (QA/QC logs).
• Adhere to compliance and training requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees