Histotechnologist – Evening Shift (3pm–11:30pm)

Selectminds; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare and stain tissue specimens for diagnostic evaluation in a Michigan laboratory. The role includes embedding, microtomy, frozen section, IHC and special stains, with strict adherence to quality control standards.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, chemistry or medical technology, or completion of an accredited histotechnology program, and HTL certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemistry or medical technology, or completion of an accredited histotechnology (HTL) program.
• Certified as a Histotechnologist within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stains specimens of human body tissue according to established procedures.
• Prepares solutions, performs special mountings and stains and performs related service duties.
• Processes multiple tissue types by embedding, microtomy, frozen section, IHC and special stains.
• Operates, calibrates, prepares and maintains equipment for all types of tissue processing and labeling, recording and verifying the quality of slides for microscopic evaluation.
• Applies knowledge of histopathological techniques and tissue morphology.
• Applies knowledge of tissue morphology to identify gross lesions ad to identify correct bedding, sectioning, and staining relations.

Skills

Histology techniques

Microscopy

Education

Baccalaureate degree in biological sciences/chemistry/medical technology

HTL histotechnology program/certification

Tools

Tissue processing equipment

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare and stain tissue specimens for diagnostic evaluation in a Michigan laboratory. The role includes embedding, microtomy, frozen section, IHC and special stains, with strict adherence to quality control standards.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, chemistry or medical technology, or completion of an accredited histotechnology program, and HTL certification within 18 months.