Histotechnologist presso NeoGenomics Laboratories
NeoGenomics Laboratories · Durham, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Professional
- Ufficio in Durham
Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!
NeoGenomics is looking for a Histotechnologist who wants to learn to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an onsite position with a Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 8:30pm shift.
Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:
As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.
Position Summary:
As a Histotechnologist you will be responsible for precisely and accurately performs a variety of routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures. You will also research, troubleshoot, and resolve histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory. This position requires the production of the highest quality of embedding, microtomy, tissue grossing, tissue processing, H&E staining, manual and automated special staining, immunohistochemistry, and equipment maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Receives tissue specimens and ensures proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
- Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
- Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to established Standard Operating Procedures
- Performs microtomy according to established Standard Operating Procedures
- Embeds processed tissue in paraffin wax
- Performs coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated
- Performs all special stain procedures according to established Standard Operating Procedures
- Performs filing of blocks and slides
- Helps maintain acceptable productivity, TAT and workflow
Education, Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution. - OR -
- Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution - OR -
- Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses. - OR -
- Rare acceptance: HS Diploma with ASCP grandfathered HT certification.
- At least two years as an ASCP Certified Histotechnologist/Histotechnician preferred
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques
- Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining production and quality standards
- Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the company’s Safety Data Sheet Database
- Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
