Histotechnologist — Tissue Pathology & IHC Specialist

Cellnetix-Pathology-; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare and process tissue samples for pathologists in a fast-paced lab. The role involves maintaining processors, microtomes, stainers, and covering slips, plus IHC testing and QC documentation.

HT/HTL (ASCP) certification is preferred and 1 year histology experience is required. Schedule is M-F 1:00pm–9:30pm with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Understanding of tissue structures, techniques, principles, theory and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with routine handling of outside patient samples.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Detail oriented; ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Maintains processors, microtomes, stainers and coverslipping machines.
• Performs frozen section procedures as needed.
• Conducts hazardous waste control and proper disposal of all biohazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials.
• Performs IHC testing including sendouts preparation, quality control and system documentation.
• Prepares reagents.
• Labels slides and distributes cases to pathologists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Histology basics

Tissue structures

Communication

Teamwork

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Software learning

Education

HT/HTL (ASCP) certification preferred

1 year histology experience

Tools

Histology instruments (microtomes, stainers)

Job description

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare and process tissue samples for pathologists in a fast-paced lab. The role involves maintaining processors, microtomes, stainers, and covering slips, plus IHC testing and QC documentation.

HT/HTL (ASCP) certification is preferred and 1 year histology experience is required. Schedule is M-F 1:00pm–9:30pm with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.