Histotechnician - Long Island, New York

KA Recruiting Inc.; Baywood (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Long Island, New York is seeking a Full-Time Histotechnologist. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and opportunities for career growth. The role involves processing tissue specimens, supervising staff, and ensuring quality diagnostic preparations.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• NYS Licensure to work in the laboratory is required.
• ASCP (HT or HTL) certification or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare tissue and cytology specimens using various techniques.
• Supervise and train new staff or students.
• Assess the quality of slide preparations and troubleshoot procedures.

Skills

Supervision

Teaching

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's Degree in Science

Job description

Full Time Histotechnologist needed in Long Island, New York! Apply now for an interview!

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, permanent job opportunity
• Full benefits package (401k, PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance)
• Competitive pay
• Room for career growth!

Job Duties:

• Process and prepare fixed and unfixed tissue and cytology specimens using histologic, frozen sectioning, immunohistochemical, in situ hybridization, and tissue microarray techniques.
• Teach and instruct other lab staff in these techniques.
• Supervise and train new staff or students as needed, including hiring, performance management, and related duties, in addition to instruction on techniques and consultation on project work.
• Prepare microscopic slides for diagnostic processing, embedding, microtomy, mounting (paraffin/frozen sections), staining (routine/special/IHC), slide and block labeling & coverslipping.
• Perform special staining techniques for interstitial elements of tissue sections, including micro-organisms and various cellular components, antigens, and enzymes for complex diagnosis and prognostic markers.
• Contribute to corporate strategy for additional regulatory approvals (CAP, FDA, etc.) relating to GHI Histopathology.
• Assess the quality of slide preparations and troubleshoot procedures if necessary.
• Prepare control slides and, in collaboration with the laboratory director, validate technical procedures before applying to clinical or research samples.

Position Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Science (or higher).
• ASCP (HT or HTL) certification or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience is preferred but not required.
• NYS Licensure to work in the laboratory is required.

Interested? Apply to this job or send a resume for consideration!

(REF: MK51915)