Histotechnologist - Pharma Services

NeoGenomics Laboratories; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Histotechnologist for its Pharma Services department in Aliso Viejo, CA.

The role focuses on precise histology techniques, including embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, H&E staining, and immunohistochemistry, under general supervision. The candidate will handle accessioning, labeling, slide preparation, and equipment maintenance, while contributing to a high-quality pathology workflow and diagnostic support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses.

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 established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Embeds processed tissue in paraffin wax.
• Performs coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Performs all special stain procedures according to established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs filing of blocks and slides.
• Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, including equipment maintenance/certification as required.

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution

Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

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

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Histotechnologist for our Pharma Services department in Aliso Viejo, CA who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00pm-8:30pm (subject to change based on business needs)

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

The Histotechnologist works under general supervision precisely and accurately performs a variety of routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures. The Histotechnologist will research, troubleshoot, and resolve histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory. This position requires the production of the highest quality of embedding, microtomy, tissue grossing, tissue processing, H&E staining, manual and automated special staining, immunohistochemistry, and equipment maintenance.

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), according to established Standard Operating Procedures
• Performs microtomy according to established Standard Operating Procedures
• Embeds processed tissue in paraffin wax
• Performs coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated
• Performs all special stain procedures according to established Standard Operating Procedures
• Performs filing of blocks and slides
• Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required. Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests

Experience, Educations and Qualifications

• Years of Experience:
  • Level I: 1+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred
  • Level II: 4+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred
• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution - OR -
  • Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution - OR -
  • Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses.
• Certification:
  • Nationally: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
  • FL: current state technician or technologist license