Histology Technician: Slide Prep, Stains & QC

namsa; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NAMSA is a premier provider focused on medical device materials and histology processes. The role conducts lab housekeeping, slides handling, tissue processing, and histochemical staining to support pathologists and clients across the product development lifecycle.

Qualified candidates have at least two years in histology, with preferred ASCP certification, and possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related, including hands-on histology techniques.

Qualifications

• Two years histology experience required, with one year experience with plastic procedures preferred.
• Associate's degree and/or Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related discipline, with a degree in histology, or curriculum that includes hands-on histology techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general housekeeping of laboratory and clean slides.
• Dispose of biohazards, glass, sharps and other materials appropriately.
• Label slides and cassettes.
• Box slides or samples for shipment to pathologists, archives and/or clients.
• Change processors and stainers.
• Bag/dispose of tissues for completed studies.
• May perform tissue grossing for routine studies.
• Prepares microscopic slides for research/diagnostic purposes; includes fixation, dehydration, infiltration, embedding, microtomy and mounting to include both paraffin and plastic processed tissues, in addition to frozen sectioning.
• Performs and maintains proficiency in histochemical staining procedures and troubleshooting techniques.
• Maintains records according to good laboratory practices.
• Coordinates and performs the shipping of all pathology related specimens, including slides, blocks, and wet tissues, to the appropriate designated facility.
• Maintains a clean, GLP-compliant lab and ensures all logbooks are reviewed and correct, and maintains laboratory equipment according to applicable SOPs.

Skills

Histology

Attention to detail

Laboratory safety

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Biological Sciences or related with histology hands-on

HT or HTL ASCP certification preferred

Tools

Microscope

Job description

NAMSA is a premier provider focused on medical device materials and histology processes. The role conducts lab housekeeping, slides handling, tissue processing, and histochemical staining to support pathologists and clients across the product development lifecycle.

Qualified candidates have at least two years in histology, with preferred ASCP certification, and possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related, including hands-on histology techniques.