Histotechnologist: Lead Tissue Processing & Staining

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Histotechnologist to process tissue samples for histological diagnosis under laboratory leadership. You will perform grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining, including immunohistochemistry, and ensure quality control across procedures.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, SOP updates, and mentoring technologists and residents. A Bachelor's degree, plus 1 year of clinical lab experience, or an equivalent combination, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Histology or Medical Technology, or related field.
• 1 year of relevant clinical laboratory experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Process tissue samples for histological diagnosis.
• Perform grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Operate IHC and special staining procedures.
• Maintain equipment and daily quality control.
• Train other technologists and residents.

Skills

Grossing

Embedding

Microtomy

Special staining

Immunohistochemistry

Quality control

Training others

Laboratory safety

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Histology/Medical Technology

1 year clinical lab experience

Equivalents (education + experience)

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Microtomy equipment

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Histotechnologist to process tissue samples for histological diagnosis under laboratory leadership. You will perform grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining, including immunohistochemistry, and ensure quality control across procedures.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, SOP updates, and mentoring technologists and residents. A Bachelor's degree, plus 1 year of clinical lab experience, or an equivalent combination, is required.