Histology Technologist: Special Stains & IHC Expert

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine seeks a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician to provide histology services with strong patient care focus and excellent communication. The role requires adherence to laboratory procedures and proper QA documentation.

Responsibilities include paraffin embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping, IHC, and routine maintenance of equipment. Eligible NYS CLT/Histology license is required with preferred BS/AAS in related fields.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS license as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Histology Technician, or eligibility with HT (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Preferred: NYS CLT license; BS in biology/medical technology or life sciences, or AAS in Histotechnology; 1+ year Histology experience including special stains, IHC, microtomy.

Responsibilities

• Paraffin and embed tissues: biopsy, routine surgical specimens, placenta, autopsy and research tissue.
• Perform paraffin microtomy to cut 2–5 micron sections.
• Stain, coverslip, and assemble cases; label and distribute prepared histology sections.
• Follow protocols for LIS systems: Copath, Ventana Benchmark, Ultra, Symphony, Vantage and Copath.
• Complete routine and special requests for additional levels, recuts, special stains and immunohistochemistry; verify and document in Copath.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in biology/medical technology/life sciences

AAS in Histotechnology

Tools

Copath LIS

Ventana Benchmark

Ultra

Symphony

Vantage

Job description

Stony Brook Medicine seeks a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician to provide histology services with strong patient care focus and excellent communication. The role requires adherence to laboratory procedures and proper QA documentation.

Responsibilities include paraffin embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping, IHC, and routine maintenance of equipment. Eligible NYS CLT/Histology license is required with preferred BS/AAS in related fields.