Histotechnologist/Histotechnician in Upstate New York

KA Recruiting Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Histotechnologist for a full-time role in Upstate New York. This exciting opportunity offers a permanent position with a full benefits package, including 401k and medical insurance. The ideal candidate will excel in processing and preparing tissue specimens while also supervising and training lab staff. This role promises room for career growth in a supportive environment, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about histopathology and laboratory excellence.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Expertise in histologic techniques and specimen preparation.
• Ability to supervise and train lab staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare tissue specimens using advanced histologic techniques.
• Supervise and train new staff, ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Histologic Techniques

Frozen Sectioning

Immunohistochemical Techniques

In Situ Hybridization

Tissue Microarray Techniques

Supervision and Training

Quality Assessment

Education

Associate's Degree in Science

Job description

Full Time Histotechnologist needed in Upstate New York! Apply now for an interview!

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, permanent job opportunity
• Full benefits package (401k, PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance)
• Competitive pay
• Room for career growth!

Job Duties:

• Process and prepare fixed and unfixed tissue and cytology specimens using histologic, frozen sectioning, immunohistochemical, in situ hybridization, and tissue microarray techniques.
• Teach and instruct other lab staff in these techniques.
• Supervise and train new staff or students, including hiring, performance management, and related duties, in addition to instruction on techniques and consultation on project work.
• Prepare microscopic slides for diagnostic processing, embedding, microtomy, mounting (paraffin/frozen sections), staining (routine/special/IHC), slide and block labeling & coverslipping.
• Perform special staining techniques for interstitial elements of tissue sections, micro-organisms, and various cellular components including antigens and enzymes for complex diagnosis and prognostic markers.
• Contribute to corporate strategy for additional regulatory approvals (CAP, FDA, etc.) related to GHI Histopathology.
• Assess the quality of slide preparations and troubleshoot procedures if necessary.
• Prepare control slides and, in collaboration with the laboratory director, validate technical procedures before applying to clinical or research samples.

Position Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Science (or higher)
• ASCP (HT or HTL) certification or eligibility to obtain it
• Experience is preferred but not required
• NYS Licensure to work in the laboratory is required

Interested? Apply to this job or send a resume for consideration!

(REF: MK51911)