Histology Technician: Microtomy & IHC Specialist

null; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Histology Technician to support the Histology/IHC department with microtomy, embedding, slide preparation, and related lab operations. The role involves following standard procedures under supervision and contributing to method development for quality and safety.

Responsibilities include routine histology tasks, IHC staining, labeling accuracy, and LIS documentation, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to SOPs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6+ years of microtomy experience in a Histology Laboratory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business use.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine histology tasks; embedding, cutting, cover slipping and other laboratory operations procedures.
• Responsible for the successful execution of laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures and undergoes training and routine competencies for applicable tasks completed within the department.
• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling by routinely verifying that case identification numbers match blocks and slides during each processing step; prints labels as appropriate.
• Documents in laboratory logs and the laboratory information system (LIS), as directed by standard operating procedures.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and ensures that the equipment is in proper working order and notifies leadership if maintenance and/or repairs are needed.
• Assists in the development of new protocols and standard operating procedures to address problems and improve quality and safety within the laboratory.
• Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects to support the laboratory.
• Perform high complexity testing such as immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining, utilizing manual and automatic systems, including the preparation of antibodies and other solutions for testing.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

Skills

microtomy experience

Microsoft Office

LIS experience

Education

HT/HTL (ASCP) certification

AAS in Histotechnology

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

IHC staining systems

Laboratory equipment

LIS

Job description

Caris Life Sciences is seeking a Histology Technician to support the Histology/IHC department with microtomy, embedding, slide preparation, and related lab operations. The role involves following standard procedures under supervision and contributing to method development for quality and safety.

Responsibilities include routine histology tasks, IHC staining, labeling accuracy, and LIS documentation, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to SOPs in a fast-paced environment.