Histotechnologist II

Tempus AI•Research Triangle Park, NC

About The Position

Tempus uses a proprietary platform that connects real-world evidence to provide physicians with real-time, actionable insights to help guide treatment decisions. The Histotechnologist II prepares tissue slides and frozen sections for pathologist review, maintains specimen integrity and laboratory equipment, tracks work in a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and helps ensure reliable, high-quality laboratory workflows. The role works closely with pathologists and the Histology team to meet daily deadlines, communicate workflow needs, and address issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

ASCP HT or HTL certification required.
An associate or bachelor's college degree required.
Previous histology experience required.
Knowledge of CAP regulations.
Experience with pathology laboratory SOPs and protocols.
Comfort with laboratory safety and training.
Demonstrated laboratory problem-solving skills.
Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue blocks using a microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper, tissue processors, and embedding centers.
Determine appropriate block orientation and alignment, knife angles, and settings to obtain representative sections.
Maintain specimen integrity through proper identification of samples, slides, and folders.
Cut frozen sections using a cryostat and stain samples for pathologists to review.
Collaborate with in-house pathologists and pathology lab coordinators to review slide quality.
Track completed work using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Maintain laboratory equipment, regularly record maintenance, and troubleshoot when authorized.
Follow laboratory safety requirements and approach work with safety and diligence.
Perform routine workflows without direct guidance, evaluate workflows, and adjust SOPs to document those processes.
Reliably produce quality finished products.
Work collaboratively with the Histology team to meet daily cutting and staining deadlines.
Communicate workflow needs effectively with pathologists, the Histology team, and associated teams.
Notify the lead, supervisor, and/or manager when problems or mistakes arise; implement fixes only with authorization and direction, and record issues in the incident management system.
Report issues with instrumentation, samples, or the laboratory in a timely manner.