Histotechnologist

Natera•San Carlos, CA

28d•$41 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Performs histological preparations for Signatera Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing. This role involves performing histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with a high degree of accuracy. Duties may include preparation of tissues, stained slides, microdissection, and supporting workflow tasks. The position may involve independently performing testing, reagent and equipment preparation after training and competency, participating in validations, and performing qualifications of reagents. The role also includes monitoring and performing case management to ensure cases are processed within department TAT goals and investigating sample processing issues. Active participation in EH&S initiatives such as safety audits and updating/creating Standard Operating Procedures is expected. Depending on education and experience, the role may serve as a general supervisor, perform competencies, and train staff on department procedures. The position requires extensive knowledge in equipment and process troubleshooting, documenting corrective actions, and escalating protocol deviations. It also involves providing general oversight of personnel and daily lab operations, offering guidance to new team members, and engaging with external departments to resolve issues. Collaboration with department leaders to streamline processes may also be a part of the role.

Requirements

A bachelor's, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program OR A bachelor's, or higher, degree in one of the chemical, or biological sciences, including a combination of thirty (30) hours in biology and chemistry; and, either one of the following conditions:-one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR-completion of a course of training of at least nine months in an histotechnician program
A copy of the degree is required at time of hire; the degree must either be from the US or equivalent to a US bachelor's degree.
HTL (ASCP) require
2+ years of related experience
Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire
Communicating in a team setting
Excellent interpersonal communication skills; both written and oral
Positive attitude and ability to work well with others
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Proficient with Google Suites and Microsoft Office
Thorough understanding of workflow
Ability to train proficiently

Nice To Haves

Science - related degree preferred

Responsibilities

Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors
Duties may include but not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, microdissection, and supporting workflow tasks
May independently perform testing, reagent and equipment preparation after completion of training and competency.
Participates in validations
Performs qualifications of reagents
Monitors and performs case management; ensures all cases are processed within department TAT goals and investigates sample processing issues
Actively participate in EH&S initiatives such as safety audits
Participates in updating and creating Standard Operating Procedures
May serve as a general supervisor (Depending on education and years of experience) and perform competencies
Trains staff on department procedures
Participates in Projects and initiatives initiated by the department/external departments
Extensive knowledge in equipment and process troubleshooting
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications as needed. Escalates protocol deviation to lead/supervisor.
Provides general oversight of personnel and the daily operations in the lab. Provides guidance to new team members
Engages with external departments such as Engineering, Biodev, Stats to resolve issues
May work with leaders of the department to streamline processes.