Histology Technician - Medical Device Lab (6-Month Contract)

Viltis; Richmond (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Viltis is seeking an experienced Histology Technician for a 6‑month contract in Richmond, IL. The role involves tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E and special stains, with emphasis on compliant documentation and quality systems.

The candidate will operate tissue processors, embedding centers, microtomes, stainers, and coverslippers, ensuring traceability and adherence to ISO 13485 and GxP standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of histology laboratory experience in clinical, research, pharma, biotech, medical device, or industrial labs.
• Hands-on tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and H&E staining experience.
• Ability to follow regulated documentation and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and process tissue specimens per procedures.
• Verify specimen ID, fixation status, and chain-of-custody.
• Perform dehydration, clearing, and paraffin infiltration.
• Embed tissue, section with microtomes, and mount slides.
• Perform routine H&E staining and special stains as needed.
• Operate automated stainers and coverslippers; assess slide quality.

Skills

Histology Laboratory Operations

Tissue Processing

Embedding

Microtomy

H&E Staining

Special Stains

Slide Preparation & Quality Assessment

Histology Instrumentation

Documentation & Data Integrity

ISO 13485 / GxP Compliance

Laboratory Quality Systems

Attention to Detail

Education

HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification

Tools

Tissue processors

Embedding centers

Rotary microtomes

Automated stainers

Coverslippers

Job description

Viltis is seeking an experienced Histology Technician for a 6‑month contract in Richmond, IL. The role involves tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E and special stains, with emphasis on compliant documentation and quality systems.

The candidate will operate tissue processors, embedding centers, microtomes, stainers, and coverslippers, ensuring traceability and adherence to ISO 13485 and GxP standards.