Histotechnologist - Overnight Lab Tech with Growth Perks

NCSL International; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off 16 days + holidays

Wellness courses

Employee resource groups

Job summary

NeoGenomics is seeking a Histotechnologist to perform routine and specialized histology techniques with high precision. You will engage in embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, H&E staining, special staining, immunohistochemistry, and equipment maintenance.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab environment, while complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: Level I 1+ years ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred
• Experience: Level II 4+ years ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred
• Education options listed as Bachelor or Associate or equivalent education
• Certification: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
• FL: current state technician or technologist license
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques
• Appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work in fast paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining production and quality standards
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in biohazard environment

Responsibilities

• Receives tissue specimens and ensures proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
• Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
• Performs microtomy according to SOPs
• Embeds processed tissue in paraffin wax
• Performs coverslipping of stained slides manually or automated
• Performs all special stain procedures according to SOPs
• Performs filing of blocks and slides
• Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state and schedules maintenance/calibration/certification of equipment

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemical/biological/clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Associate of Science in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 in biological/chemical science

Job description

NeoGenomics is seeking a Histotechnologist to perform routine and specialized histology techniques with high precision. You will engage in embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, H&E staining, special staining, immunohistochemistry, and equipment maintenance.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab environment, while complying with safety standards.