Histology Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities include - 

• Under general supervision, perform routine clinical histology testing procedures. Perform specialized techniques such as immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry related to the processing of specimens for clinical purposes. Participate in the development and implementation of new clinical histological testing procedures and clinical trial tests.
• Identify and acquire paraffin tissue blocks required for molecular testing and use these blocks to obtain an adequate amount of DNA/RNA for molecular testing. Ensure sample integrity for assays such as NGS, Fusions, and IGH arrangements. Responsible for communications with physicians regarding testing.
• Perform quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing. Participate in assay/instrument validations and Quality Initiatives.
• Perform processing and specialized techniques on muscle, nerve, and medical kidney specimens. Perform staining, IHC & Immunofluorescence, on these specimens. Complete accurate and timely gross examination and dictation of anatomic pathology specimens. Cassette printing, bottle identification, and case number designation.

Starting salary is between 28.75 - 31.25 per hour

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience as a Histology Technician; or licensed as a Histology Technologist.

Licensed as a Histology Technologist with 2+ years of hands-on research or clinical diagnostic experience in advanced molecular diagnostic and/or histological techniques, FISH and IHC – particularly using Leica instrument platforms.
-Ability to use problem solving techniques in the laboratory.
-Ability to communicate with other technologists and supervisors.
-Ability to collect and analyze data.
-Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures for clinical testing.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information. Veteran's Preference Page

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.