Histotechnician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BA/BS degree.
• 0–2+ years of related experience.
• ASCP certification as a Histologist (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL), or eligibility for HT certification with certification obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Visual acuity and above-average dexterity.
• Ability to read, write, speak fluently, and comprehend English.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk; bend and stoop; and perform work requiring normal or corrected vision, hearing, and good manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 20 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform a moderate amount of walking, standing, and sitting.
• Ability to work with possible exposure to viral and bacterial infections, bloodborne pathogens, and occasional toxic substances.
• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, graduation from a certified Histology program, or equivalent.
• Experience with Dako Autostainer, Dako Omnis, Leica BOND III, and Ventana BenchMark ULTRA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project quality control and print slides and cassettes.
• Perform qualified grossing tasks.
• Load, change, clean, and troubleshoot tissue processors.
• Spawn, trim, and embed tissue.
• Perform routine H&E staining and glass or film coverslipping.
• Create tissue microarrays (TMAs) manually and with automated methods.
• Perform microtomy at thicknesses specified by project requirements, obtain curls at various thicknesses, and section TMAs.
• Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) work, including validations, assay transfer, assay development, and concentration and dilution preparation.
• Perform pipetting.
• Scan digital slides and perform image quality control.
• Verify control slides by identifying tissue structures and their staining characteristics.
• Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits.
• Complete routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Organize work and activities to maximize productivity.
• Communicate professionally and interact effectively with laboratory personnel and staff at all levels.
• Maintain a safe work environment in compliance with established policies and regulatory requirements, and respond positively to workplace changes.
• Assess situations, consider alternatives, and independently choose an appropriate course of action.
• Comply with organization and department policies and procedures, participate in programs and activities that support the laboratory's mission, and take responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, CAP, safety, and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.