Histopathology Technologist: Impactful Tissue Analysis

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Village of Northport (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New York (Village of Northport) seeks a Histopathology Technologist to support pathology workups from receipt to staining and sectioning. The role involves rigorous lab techniques, QA processes, and collaboration with pathologists.

The position requires HTL certification and appropriate education. It is a full-time, on-site opportunity with standard daytime hours and no telework option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or related field as described in the announcement.
• ASCP HTL certification required for consideration; board eligibility may apply at entry level.
• Experience with histopathology techniques and lab IT systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and handles specimens with proper identification.
• Prepares tissues for analysis and performs staining and embedding per procedures.
• Operates and troubleshoots staining and QA processes; maintains equipment and records.
• Ensures quality control and communicates significant results to pathologists.

Skills

Laboratory information systems

Histopathology techniques

Specimen handling

Organization & prioritization

Immunohistochemistry staining

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field

Biology/chemistry credits (30 sem/45 qtr hours)

Graduate study in health sciences (2 years)

ASCP HTL certification

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New York (Village of Northport) seeks a Histopathology Technologist to support pathology workups from receipt to staining and sectioning. The role involves rigorous lab techniques, QA processes, and collaboration with pathologists.

The position requires HTL certification and appropriate education. It is a full-time, on-site opportunity with standard daytime hours and no telework option.