Histology Lab Technician - Hands-on Pathology Support

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Histology Lab Assistant to support the histology and surgical pathology lab with entry-level tasks. You will process specimens, stain and cover slides, and communicate with pathologists and coordinators about specimen issues.

The role emphasizes routine documentation, safety, and adherence to SOPs while contributing to a collaborative laboratory environment in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Computer experience with keyboard proficiency.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsabilités

• Provides histology lab support using automation and manual methods to stain and coverslip microscopic slides.
• Monitors logs to ensure routine H&E slides are submitted.
• Performs basic embedding procedures for routine surgical and autopsy tissues.
• Maintains records and inventories; communicates issues to staff.
• Answers routine inquiries related to blocks, slides, and case status.

Connaissances

Computer experience

Medical terminology

Formation

A.S. degree in biological/life sciences or medical lab tech

Description du poste

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Histology Lab Assistant to support the histology and surgical pathology lab with entry-level tasks. You will process specimens, stain and cover slides, and communicate with pathologists and coordinators about specimen issues.

The role emphasizes routine documentation, safety, and adherence to SOPs while contributing to a collaborative laboratory environment in Chicago, IL.