Histotechnologist

NeoGenomics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cancer diagnostics is seeking a Histotechnologist in Houston, TX. The role involves performing essential histology techniques such as tissue processing and H&E staining. Join this dynamic team focused on patient care and personal growth through active career development and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

16 days of paid time off plus holidays

Wellness courses

Qualifications

• 1+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred.
• 4+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred for higher level.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes tissue specimens, ensuring proper accessioning.
• Performs microtomy and embedding of processed tissue in paraffin wax.
• Maintains laboratory conditions and performs routine equipment maintenance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science

Associate of Science in a laboratory science

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for aHistotechnologist for our lab in Houston, TX who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:30pm-3:00am (subject to change)

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

The Histotechnologist works under general supervision precisely and accurately performs a variety of routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures. The Histotechnologist will research, troubleshoot, and resolve histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory. This position requires the production of the highest quality of embedding, microtomy, tissue grossing, tissue processing, H&E staining, manual and automated special staining, immunohistochemistry, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Receives tissue specimens and ensures proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
• Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to established Standard Operating Procedures
• Performs microtomy according to established Standard Operating Procedures
• Embeds processed tissue in paraffin wax
• Performs coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated
• Performs all special stain procedures according to established Standard Operating Procedures
• Performs filing of blocks and slides
• Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required. Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests

Experience, Educations and Qualifications

• Years of Experience:
  • Level I: 1+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred
  • Level II: 4+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred
• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution - OR -
  • Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution - OR -
  • Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses.
• Certification:
  • Nationally: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
  • FL: current state technician or technologist license
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques
• Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the company’s Safety Data Sheet Database
• Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds