Histology Tech II: Precision Medicine Lab

Tempus; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare unstained and stained slides, ensuring correct orientation and accurate labeling. You will cut frozen sections, stain for pathologists, and collaborate with in-house pathologists for slide quality.

The role requires ASCP HT/HTL certification and a college degree, with strong safety practices and organizational skills. The successful candidate will work with the Histology team to meet daily deadlines in a dynamic, regulated laboratory

Qualifications

• ASCP HT or HTL certification required.
• College degree required - associates or bachelors degrees.
• Knowledge of CAP regulations.
• Experience with pathology laboratory SOPs and protocols.
• Comfort with laboratory safety and training.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory.
• Good communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unstained and routine H&E slides using microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper, tissue processors, and embedding centers.
• Determine block orientation and knife angles to obtain representative sections.
• Maintain specimen integrity and proper identification of samples, slides and folders.
• Cut frozen sections using a cryostat and stain samples for pathologists to review.
• Collaborate with in-house pathologists and pathology lab coordinators for slide quality review.
• Track work completed using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance; troubleshoot when necessary.
• Follow safety requirements of the laboratory and maintain a safe work environment.
• Develop and adjust SOPs to capture workflow improvements.
• Reliably produce quality finished products.
• Work with Histology team to meet daily cutting and staining deadlines.
• Communicate workflow needs to pathologists and other teams.
• Notify lead/supervisor/manager of problems and record issues in the incident management system.
• Report issues with instrumentation, samples, or the lab.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

ASCP HT/HTL certification

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tempus is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare unstained and stained slides, ensuring correct orientation and accurate labeling. You will cut frozen sections, stain for pathologists, and collaborate with in-house pathologists for slide quality.

The role requires ASCP HT/HTL certification and a college degree, with strong safety practices and organizational skills. The successful candidate will work with the Histology team to meet daily deadlines in a dynamic, regulated laboratory