Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam and perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
Job Summary
Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam and perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections and process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures.
Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Matching Summary
Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam and perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Process human tissue and body fluid specimens
Perform technical duties histopathology
Section embedded tissue using microtome
Perform immunohistochemical tests
Process routine and special staining procedures
Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
Adhere to quality control policies
Nice-to-have
Strong attention to detail
Highly organized
Familiarity with laboratory SOPs
Comfortable embedding large and small specimens
Key Requirements
Associate’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science
3 years or more experience as a histotechnician
Histology and/or ASCP certifications
2 years or more of Immunohistochemistry experience
2 years or more experience in high volume laboratory