Histotechnologist: Impactful Tissue Diagnostics

University Cancer & Blood Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Cancer & Blood Center in Athens, GA is seeking a full-time Histotechnologist to perform histology procedures including embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, and staining with immunohistochemistry as dictated by pathologists.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality control, preparing slides, and assisting with frozen sections while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Histotechnologist certification (HTL, ASCP) or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Embedding surgical specimens in appropriate mold size and orientation; place tissue blocks and fill voids with paraffin.
• Perform microtomy to produce clean sections with proper thickness and ribbons.
• Run and optimize tissue processing programs; maintain reagents and equipment.

Skills

Histology

Microtomy

Immunohistochemistry

Tissue processing

Laboratory safety

Education

Associate degree or higher in a related field

HTL/ASCP certification or eligible

Job description

University Cancer & Blood Center in Athens, GA is seeking a full-time Histotechnologist to perform histology procedures including embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, and staining with immunohistochemistry as dictated by pathologists.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality control, preparing slides, and assisting with frozen sections while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.