Histotechnician: Precision Tissue & Digital Imaging

Personalis, Inc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Annual performance bonus

Long-term incentive units (equity)

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Onsite gym

EV charging stations

Job summary

Personalis, Inc. in Fremont, CA seeks a Histotechnician to process FFPE specimens for microscopic evaluation to support molecular diagnostics tests.

The role requires an associate degree in science or NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program and 3+ years in a high-volume histology lab. ASCP HT/HTL is preferred; familiarity with IHC and digital imaging is a plus. The position offers a full benefits package and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in chemical/physical/biological science or NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program.
• Minimum 3+ years in a high-volume histology lab performing microtomy of various tissue types, H&E staining, and tissue embedding.
• HT or HTL certification from ASCP preferred; experience in IHC and digital imaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform sectioning of tissue using a microtome and mounting on glass slides
• Perform routine staining of tissue sections with automated and/or manual staining techniques
• Perform automated and/or manual coverslipping of slides
• Generate digital slide images for pathologist examination
• Perform manual and automated macrodissection
• Operate and perform instrument maintenance
• Perform histology lab functions while following laboratory safety and quality policies
• Comply with standard laboratory operating policies and procedures
• Use of good documentation practices to record specimen data manually or in Laboratory Information Management Systems
• Help meet TAT goals while maintaining high-quality productivity
• Maintain clean and organized work areas within the laboratory
• Report problems to the department supervisor/manager to ensure timely resolution

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Education

NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program

ASCP HT/HTL certification

Tools

Digital imaging proficiency

LIMS literacy

Job description

Personalis, Inc. in Fremont, CA seeks a Histotechnician to process FFPE specimens for microscopic evaluation to support molecular diagnostics tests.

The role requires an associate degree in science or NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program and 3+ years in a high-volume histology lab. ASCP HT/HTL is preferred; familiarity with IHC and digital imaging is a plus. The position offers a full benefits package and a competitive hourly wage.