Entry-Level Histotechnologist: Prostate & Tissue Lab

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,222 - 76,602; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO invites applications for a full-time, entry-level Histotechnologist in the Department of Pathology. This 1.0 FTE position processes whole mount prostate specimens, mapping biopsies, and other histology cases in the Histology Lab.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a biological field and histotechnologist certification; preferred immunohistochemistry certification and experience with staining systems and lab data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, nutrition, nursing, health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Histotechnician or Histotechnologist Certification (HT/HTL/ASCP) or eligible for certification with certification within 2 years.
• Combination of education and related experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Process whole mount prostate specimens and prostate mapping biopsies in the Histology Lab.
• Perform paraffin embedding, microtomy sectioning, staining and coverslipping.
• Conduct gross description and dissection of prostate tissue.
• Manually track patient tissue samples and maintain inventory.
• Adhere to disposal, cleaning, and maintenance requirements in the lab.
• Support compliance and operational standards within the Histology sub-speciality.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field

Histotechnician or Histotechnologist Certification

Tools

Staining systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO invites applications for a full-time, entry-level Histotechnologist in the Department of Pathology. This 1.0 FTE position processes whole mount prostate specimens, mapping biopsies, and other histology cases in the Histology Lab.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a biological field and histotechnologist certification; preferred immunohistochemistry certification and experience with staining systems and lab data