Histotechnologist

MSPCA-Angell; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in animal health seeks a Histotechnologist to join their dedicated team. The role involves preparing tissue samples, operating histopathology equipment, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in histotechnology and a commitment to animal welfare.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Pet Healthcare Discounts

Free On-site Parking

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a Histopathology Laboratory, with preferred wet trimming experience of at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical tissue samples for microscopic analysis.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot histopathology instrumentation.
• Provide excellent customer service and technical guidance.

Skills

Customer Service

Technical Guidance

Education

Graduate of an NAACL-accredited Histotechnology program

Certification as a Histotechnologist (HT) or (HTL) by ASCP

Job description

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This is a full-time 40-hour-a-week position.

The Position

The Histotechnologist (HT) collaborates with veterinary staff and the Pathology team to provide high-quality anatomical laboratory services to Angell clients. These services include technical procedures, customer service, computer entry, clerical tasks, specimen processing, and laboratory testing of varying complexity. The role also involves providing procedural information related to Histology and Necropsy, specimen requirements, and other laboratory areas as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare surgical tissue samples for microscopic analysis, ensuring quality slides for staining, managing workload to meet Turn-Around-Times (TATs) without compromising quality, and working independently.
2. Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with histopathology instrumentation and equipment, perform routine and complex maintenance, and communicate problems effectively.
3. Provide excellent customer service by answering calls and emails, resolving inquiries, and offering technical guidance to veterinarians and staff.
4. Assist in training new and current employees, documenting progress and troubleshooting as needed.
5. Support Pathologists during necropsies and tissue sample collection for diagnostics.
6. Perform tissue staining for routine and special stains, record Quality Control results, and evaluate stain quality before releasing sections.

About Us:

The Boston MSPCA-Angell is a historic humane organization dedicated to animal health and welfare, providing a meaningful work environment aligned with its mission.

Applicant Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an NAACL-accredited Histotechnology program with certification as a Histotechnologist (HT) or (HTL) by ASCP, or equivalent credentialing.
• Experience: 1-3 years in a Histopathology Laboratory, with preferred wet trimming experience of at least 1 year.

Benefits:

Our compensation package includes health, dental, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, pet healthcare discounts, and free on-site parking.

If you seek a career where your work supports a respected non-profit organization, consider joining us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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