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Histotechnologist/Histotechnician I

Target Pay: $30 per hour

Work Schedule: M-F; 8am-5pm

Job Status: Temp-to-Hire

Position Summary

The Histotechnologist/Histotechnician I, performs technical procedures in the IHC/Histology laboratory. Routine tasks include specimen processing, specimen embedding, FFPE sectioning, frozen sectioning, and staining.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Perform immunohistochemical and histological procedures

+ Perform assay development to ensure ideal staining conditions for antibodies

+ Participate in other research activities

+ Operate and maintain general laboratory equipment including analytical balance, pH meter, tissue processor, embedding center, microtome, cryostat and auto stainers

+ Record keeping and documentation of all laboratory procedures to ensure quality control standards are being met

+ Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all equipment and tests including maintaining proper documentation, annual review of all SOPs

+ Perform routine special stains per established procedures and histology standards

+ Utilize technical and troubleshooting skills and strengths to quickly and efficiently complete projects

+ Work as part of a project team to complete projects

+ Attend and contribute to project team meetings

+ Assist in organizing work and storage space and in general lab upkeep

+ Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education on an annual basis, including attendance at required meetings

+ Cross train, special projects, and other duties, as assigned

Job Qualifications

+ Histotechnologist (HTL, ASCP) or Histotechnician (HT, ASCP) Certification is preferred

+ 0 to 3 years of experience in animal or human research using histology skills: **embedding, sectioning and staining**

+ Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, cellular structure and function

+ Advanced laboratory technical skills, including ability to multitask, troubleshoot, and perform quality control work at a high level with minimal oversight

+ Advanced technical understanding of immunohistochemical staining procedures

+ Ability to work well in a team setting

+ Demonstrated problem solving/troubleshooting skills

+ Ability to complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education, including attending required meetings

+ Ability to work overtime hours, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

+ Associate’s Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Biological/Life Science preferred

+ Knowledge of fluorescent assays

+ Presenting scientific ideas in a group setting

+ Advanced knowledge of Immunohistochemistry and In-situ hybridization assays, including troubleshooting and development of new assays

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