Histology Technician

Preludedx; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Preludedx in Harrisburg, PA seeks an experienced Histology Technician to join our clinical lab team. You will handle grossing, tissue processing, sectioning and routine staining, and perform IHC with automated stainers. You will also operate slide scanners for whole-slide imaging and participate in equipment maintenance.

We value accuracy, strong time management, and clear communication to meet tight turnaround times in a busy lab environment. ASCP QIHC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of histology experience in an anatomic pathology lab.
• Significant Histology and IHC experience in a clinical lab; Imaging platforms a plus.
• Preferred ASCP QIHC certification.
• Self-motivated with time management skills.
• Effective communication with colleagues and management.
• Ability to multi-task to meet turnaround times.

Responsabilités

• Prepare patient samples including grossing, tissue processing, sectioning, and staining.
• Perform immunohistochemical staining of tissue sections using automated immuno-stainers.
• Perform whole slide imaging of stained slides using automated slide scanner.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean, safe histology lab and adhere to SOPs.
• Provide required performance metrics to the Quality Department.

Connaissances

Histology experience

IHC experience

Clinical laboratory experience

Time management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Outils

Imaging platforms

Automated slide scanners

Description du poste

Description

• Prepares patient samples, including grossing, tissue processing, tissue sectioning, and routine staining.
• Performs immunohistochemical staining of tissue sections using automated immuno-stainers.
• Performs whole slide imaging of stained slides using automated slide scanner.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Ensures safety in the histology laboratory by adhering to Department specific guidelines.
• Ensures proper handling and disposal of sharps containers and biohazardous lab waste.
• Adheres to the CAP, CLIA and NYS regulations.
• Completes instrument maintenance logs.
• Provides Quality Department with required performance metrics.
• Adheres to Department Standard Operating Procedures.

The above list represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered an exhaustive description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of histology experience within an anatomic pathology laboratory. Background in breast cancer diagnostics a plus.
• Significant Histology and IHC experience required in a clinical laboratory. Prior experience using Imaging platforms is a plus.
• Preferred certification as ASCP QIHC.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• Effective communication with colleagues and management.
• Able to multi-task to adapt to changing workloads to meet required turnaround times.