Histotechnician
Job Summary:
Performs all aspects of a Histotechnician, including cutting, staining and imaging sections
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs histology aspects of the lab, which includes cutting tissue preserved in RNA Retain, manually staining sections for H&E imaging, loading H&E slides on ScanScope for imaging and scoring by pathologist
- Maintains laboratory logs so that current information is complete and readily available to staff, including clinical log sheet, ScanScope identification
- Performs all aspects of lab support to ensure timely completion of samples. Reports any discrepancies to the Director of Laboratory Operations.
- Performs various maintenance and/or housekeeping tasks to keep laboratory clean, and ensure ease of use.
- Cleans and fills water baths, bulk reagents, dump waste containers
- Reports any malfunctions of equipment to the Director of Laboratory Operations.
- Washes all laboratory dishes to ensure a clean supply when needed.
- Performs data entry tasks in the laboratory and office when needed.
Contacts:
Internally, the Histotechnician may interact with all areas within the organization
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 + years related IHC experience
Skills and Qualifications Requirements:
- Must have a basic understanding of general laboratory techniques.
- Basic understanding of workflow for all of AP.
- Able to demonstrate initiative, balanced assertiveness and team orientation.
- Able to demonstrate excellent time management skills.
- Basic skills in microtomy, tissue embedding and must be able to complete these skills in an efficient manner
- Ability to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.
- Ability to operate equipment with sufficient proficiency to successfully execute test procedures.
- Computer skills and laboratory automation knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
Desired Skills:
· HT (ASCP) Certification
· HTL (ASCP) Certification
· QIHC (ASCP) Certification
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Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.
Environment/Safety/Work Environment:
- General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
- Adheres to Department Specific Safety Guidelines.
Physical Demands:
- Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
- All candidates must pass a color vision test (for specific lab positions)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Histology: 1 year (Required)
- Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- HTL Certification (Required)
- HT Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Irvine, CA 92618: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person