Histotechnician | Precision Tissue Prep & QC (Part-Time)

KATMAI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Leave of Absence

Job summary

KATMAI is seeking a part-time Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic analysis in a clinical laboratory environment. You will operate automated tissue processors, embed tissue, and produce high-quality paraffin sections while maintaining QC records.

The role requires NAACLS/ABHES/ASCP accreditation and HT-ASCP/HTL-ASCP certification, with routine quality control and safety procedures mandatory.

Qualifications

• Graduation from NAACLS/ABHES or ASCP-acceptable histology program.
• HT-ASCP/HTL-ASCP certification/registration required.

Responsibilities

• Load, operate and manage reagents on automated tissue processors.
• Embed tissue into paraffin blocks.
• Cut tissue with microtome to 2–5 micron sections of high quality.
• Understand pre-/post-analytic processes and monitor for instrument issues.
• Perform quality control on equipment, reagents and products; maintain records.

Skills

Histology techniques

Quality control

Tissue processing equipment operation

Education

NAACLS/ABHES/ASCP-acceptable histology program

Tools

Rotary microtome

Tissue processor

Paraffin embedding

Job description

KATMAI is seeking a part-time Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic analysis in a clinical laboratory environment. You will operate automated tissue processors, embed tissue, and produce high-quality paraffin sections while maintaining QC records.

The role requires NAACLS/ABHES/ASCP accreditation and HT-ASCP/HTL-ASCP certification, with routine quality control and safety procedures mandatory.