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 

• Specimen Grossing will be a main function of the job

• 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 a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements 

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications are preferred 

• 2 years previous experience in histology is highly preferred  

• 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 

?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!