Histopathology Technician

US-Defense-Health-Agency; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joint Pathology Center (JPC) in Silver Spring, Maryland, seeks candidates for a histology-focused position. The role supports embedding, cutting, and staining paraffin-embedded tissue, operating tissue processors and automated stainers, and performing QC on histology equipment. This is a Direct Hire solicitation; US Citizens may apply.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Education substitutions are not allowed for this requirement, but professional HT/HTL certification is

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience which includes embedding, cutting, and staining paraffin embedded tissue; operating tissue processors and automated stainers; and conducting quality control procedures on histopathology equipment.
• Some federal jobs allow substitution of education for experience; for this job substitution is not permitted.
• A U.S. Certified Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnology (HTL) through ASCP or comparable certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Embed, cut, and stain paraffin-embedded tissue and operate histology equipment.
• Conduct quality control procedures on histopathology equipment.
• Work in a Federal Direct Hire environment as part of Joint Pathology Center operations.

Job description

About the Position:

The position is located at the Joint Pathology Center (JPC) in Silver Spring, Maryland. Hours Monday to Friday 0730am to 4pm

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes embedding, cutting, and staining paraffin embedded tissue; operating tissue processors and automated stainers; and conducting quality control procedures on histopathology equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Preferred but not required:

A U.S. Certified Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnology (HTL) through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry or comparable certification.