Histotechnician: Tissue Processing & IHC (Evening)

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Histology Technician to join the Surgical Pathology lab. You will gross, embed, section, stain, and perform immunohistochemistry on tissue specimens under a pathologist's supervision.

You will help train others while upholding safety and quality in processing tasks. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in Histology or Medical Laboratory Technology and NYSED-acceptable coursework; prior histology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Histology or Medical Laboratory Technology is required.
• Completion of an NYSED-acceptable Associate degree coursework is required.
• Prior histology technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grosses sections of human tissue for examination.
• Operates embedding, sectioning and staining equipment.
• Performs special stains and Immunohistochemistry stains as requested.
• Follows departmental policies, safety standards and quality objectives.
• Examines slides under a microscope to ensure quality control.
• Maintains laboratory equipment with routine and troubleshooting tasks.
• Supports training of other technologists, technicians, and residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Histology knowledge

Histotechnology principles

Laboratory safety

Education

Associate's degree in Histology or Medical Laboratory Technology

NYSED coursework acceptable for licensure

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Histology Technician to join the Surgical Pathology lab. You will gross, embed, section, stain, and perform immunohistochemistry on tissue specimens under a pathologist's supervision.

You will help train others while upholding safety and quality in processing tasks. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in Histology or Medical Laboratory Technology and NYSED-acceptable coursework; prior histology experience is preferred.