Histotechnologist — Early-Morning Tissue Prep & IHC

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Prescription options

401K company match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories in Palmer, AK is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare and process tissue samples for pathologists. The role requires HT/ASCP certification and at least 1 year of histology experience.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 4:00 am–12:30 pm, with full-time hours. The position involves working with tissue samples, biohazard materials, and adherence to HIPAA and SOP/PPE standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of tissue structures, techniques, principles, theory and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with routine handling of outside customer samples.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to learn new computer softwares.
• Must be able to prioritize job tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintains processors, microtomes, stainers and coverslipping machines.
• Performs frozen section procedures as needed.
• Conducts hazardous waste control and proper disposal of all biohazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials.
• Performs IHC testing including sendouts preparation, quality control and system documentation.
• Prepares reagents
• Labels slides and distributes cases to pathologists
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Independence

Learning new software

Education

HT/HTL (ASCP) certified

1 year histology experience

Familiarity with intermediate laboratory chemistry

Job description

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories in Palmer, AK is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare and process tissue samples for pathologists. The role requires HT/ASCP certification and at least 1 year of histology experience.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 4:00 am–12:30 pm, with full-time hours. The position involves working with tissue samples, biohazard materials, and adherence to HIPAA and SOP/PPE standards.