Histology Tech II: Immunohistochemistry & Cryosectioning

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Job summary

Washington University Histology Innovation and Service Center (WHISC) is seeking a collaborative Histology Technician II to support diverse biomedical research programs across the university. The role processes, embeds, sections, and stains tissue specimens to deliver high-quality slides for investigator analysis.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of histology bench experience, strong manual dexterity, and familiarity with immunohistochemistry and cryosectioning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Histology Technician with 1 year of bench experience is required.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Driver's license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares histology sections by processing tissue and embedding, cutting, and staining prepared sections.
• Performs special techniques such as immunohistochemical techniques and stains and cutting of frozen tissue.
• Prepares and changes solutions and reagents.
• Performs general maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains supply and chemical inventories.
• Cleans and prepares staining set and conducts quality control.
• Performs record keeping and clerical support functions.
• Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

Histology bench experience

Manual dexterity

Immunohistochemistry

Cryosectioning

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree

HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Washington University Histology Innovation and Service Center (WHISC) is seeking a collaborative Histology Technician II to support diverse biomedical research programs across the university. The role processes, embeds, sections, and stains tissue specimens to deliver high-quality slides for investigator analysis.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of histology bench experience, strong manual dexterity, and familiarity with immunohistochemistry and cryosectioning.