Histotechnologist I: Precision Pathology & Tissue Prep

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus AI is seeking an experienced histology technician in Illinois to join our lab team. You will prepare unstained and H&E stained slides from FFPE blocks, operate microtome and staining equipment, and ensure accurate specimen handling.

You will work with pathologists and the histology team to meet daily cutting and staining deadlines. Ideal candidates have prior histology experience; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous histology experience required.
• Associates or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unstained and H&E stained slides from FFPE tissue blocks.
• Operate microtome, water bath, stainer, coverslipper, tissue processors, and embedding centers.
• Determine block orientation and knife angles to obtain representative sections.
• Maintain specimen integrity and proper labeling of samples and slides.
• Cut frozen sections using a cryostat and stain for pathologists to review.
• Collaborate with pathologists and lab coordinators to review slide quality.
• Track work in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; ensure safety compliance.
• Communicate workflow needs to pathologists and histology team.

Skills

Histology experience

Education

Associate degree in Histology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Tempus AI is seeking an experienced histology technician in Illinois to join our lab team. You will prepare unstained and H&E stained slides from FFPE blocks, operate microtome and staining equipment, and ensure accurate specimen handling.

You will work with pathologists and the histology team to meet daily cutting and staining deadlines. Ideal candidates have prior histology experience; an associate degree is preferred.