Histology Technologist II — Precise Tissue Prep & Stains

Tempus AI, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Tempus AI, Inc. is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare unstained and stained slides from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue blocks and to cut frozen sections for review by pathologists.

You will work with a range of histology instruments, maintain specimen integrity, collaborate with pathologists and lab coordinators, and track work in the LIMS while meeting daily cutting and staining deadlines.

Qualifications

• ASCP HT or HTL required.
• College degree required – Associates or Bachelor's degrees.
• Previous histology experience required.
• 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

• Preparation of slides from FFPE tissue blocks 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 sample identification.
• Cut frozen sections using a cryostat and stain for pathologist review.
• Collaborate with pathologists and lab coordinators for slide quality review.
• Track work in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintain equipment and record maintenance; troubleshoot when needed.
• Follow safety requirements and ensure safe laboratory practices.
• Perform routine workflows with minimal guidance and update SOPs as needed.
• Produce quality finished products and meet daily cutting/staining deadlines.
• Communicate workflow needs to other team members and report issues promptly.

Skills

Good communication

Good organization

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cryostat

Stainer

Coverslipper

Tissue Processor

Embedding Center

LIMS

Job description

Tempus AI, Inc. is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare unstained and stained slides from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue blocks and to cut frozen sections for review by pathologists.

You will work with a range of histology instruments, maintain specimen integrity, collaborate with pathologists and lab coordinators, and track work in the LIMS while meeting daily cutting and staining deadlines.