Histotechnologist: Precision Tissue Processing & Slides

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens by processing, microtomy, and mounting slides for microscopic analysis.

This onsite role at 1153 Centre Street offers 40 hours weekly in a day shift. Responsibilities include embedding tissue, maintaining a control library, performing routine quality control, and ensuring PPE usage and patient safety through accurate specimen tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 0–1 year clinical or histology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Processes, embeds, and sections tissue for slides.
• Embeds control tissue and cuts control slides to maintain an adequate control library.
• Performs preventative maintenance and quality control procedures, including oiling and cleaning microtomes, cleaning processors, and changing staining solutions.
• Ensures appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to maintain employee safety at all times.
• Maintains case identification and ensures appropriate tracking throughout the entire process to ensure patient safety.
• Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.

Skills

Histotechnique basics

PPE safety

Quality control

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field

Tools

Microtome

Staining systems

Job description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens by processing, microtomy, and mounting slides for microscopic analysis.

This onsite role at 1153 Centre Street offers 40 hours weekly in a day shift. Responsibilities include embedding tissue, maintaining a control library, performing routine quality control, and ensuring PPE usage and patient safety through accurate specimen tracking.