Histopathology Technician – Shared Resources (On-Call)

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is hiring a Shared Resources Experimental Histopathology Technician to support routine and customized slide-based assays for research efforts. The role requires an on-call commitment of 3–4 hours per month for sensitive medical procedures and involves collaboration with the Precision Oncology team.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in a science/engineering field or a GED with 1+ year of experience; preferred qualifications include a BA/BS and 1+

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science, engineering or related field, OR GED/High School Diploma and 1+ years of experience OR equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support Experimental Histopathology following SOPs, including reagent prep, accessioning, routing, tissue grossing and slide scanning.
• Coordinate maintenance on lab equipment (tissue processors, IHC/H&E stainers, slide printers, scanners) and manage documentation.
• Assist with training materials and SOPs for the team and investigators.
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain accurate lab documentation and supply inventory.
• Communicate clearly with investigators regarding work requests and submissions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in science/engineering

GED/HS diploma with 1+ year experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is hiring a Shared Resources Experimental Histopathology Technician to support routine and customized slide-based assays for research efforts. The role requires an on-call commitment of 3–4 hours per month for sensitive medical procedures and involves collaboration with the Precision Oncology team.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in a science/engineering field or a GED with 1+ year of experience; preferred qualifications include a BA/BS and 1+