Histotechnologist II-III

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,482 - 59,081; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Restricted stock units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Tempus AI is seeking a skilled histologist in Chicago, Illinois to prepare hematoxylin and eosin stained slides, ensuring specimen integrity and collaborating with pathologists. The ideal candidate will hold an ASCP certification and have relevant experience in a pathology laboratory.

The position offers an hourly rate of $36.50, along with a comprehensive benefits package including incentive compensation, medical coverage, and stock options.

Qualifications

• ASCP HT or HTL certification is required.
• Previous histology experience is essential.
• Knowledge of CAP regulations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from tissue blocks.
• Cut frozen sections using a cryostat.
• Collaborate with pathologists for slide quality review.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot when necessary.

Skills

Histology experience

Problem solving skills

Good communication skills

Organization skills

Education

ASCP HT or HTL certification

College degree (Associates or Bachelor’s)

Job description

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of both unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks using: a microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper, tissue processors, and embedding centers
• Determine appropriate block orientation and alignment, knife angles, and settings to obtain representative sections
• Maintain specimen integrity through proper identification of samples, slides and folders
• Cut frozen sections using a cryostat, stain samples for pathologists to review
• Collaborate with in-house pathologists and pathology lab coordinators for slide quality review
• Track work completed using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Maintain laboratory equipment and record maintenance regularly, authorized to troubleshoot when necessary
• Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory
• Perform routine workflows without direct guidance, evaluate workflows and make adjustments to SOPs to capture those processes
• Reliably produce quality finished products
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Histology team to accomplish daily cutting and staining deadlines
• Communicate effectively with pathologists, members of the histology team, and other associated teams as relates to workflow needs
• Notifies the lead, supervisor, and/or manager when problems or mistakes arise and may implement fixes with authorization and under direction, records issues in the incident management system
• Report issues with instrumentation, samples, or the lab itself in a timely manner

Qualifications

• ASCP HT or HTL required
• College degree required - Associates or Bachelor’s degrees
• Previous histology experience required
• Knowledge of CAP regulations
• Experience with pathology laboratory SOPs and protocols; comfort with laboratory safety and training
• Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory
• Good communication and organization skills

Illinois Pay: $36.50/hour

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.