$7,500.00 Sign-On Bonus (External Candidates Only)

Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Benefits: 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.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Job Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam

• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens

• Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide

• Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections

• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures

• Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens

• Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures

• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care 

• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments

• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed

• Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner

• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures  

• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting

• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Histology; no experience required OR

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science plus 1 year of experience (within the past 5 years) or completion of a Histology program (min 9 months)

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications are preferred

• Previous experience in histology is preferred but not required

• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment

• Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus

• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens

• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail

• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable

• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols

• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols

• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

 If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!