Night Histotechnologist: Tissue Processing & Staining

Brown University Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist. You will process specimens for routine and some non-routine procedures, embed, section, stain, and label slides, while supporting quality control and adherence to policy.

The role requires an AS degree in Histology or equivalent and ASCP certification eligibility, with hands-on experience in tissue processing and slide preparation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Applied Science or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
• National certification (or eligible) in Histology by ASCP or equivalent.
• Knowledge of histochemistry and tissue processing techniques for microscopic evaluation.
• Analytical ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and quality control problems.
• Ability to manipulate and mount microscopic tissues and operate rotary micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and non-routine specimen preparation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepares specimens for microscopic evaluation and analysis by placing in tissue processor, embedding in paraffin blocks, sectioning with a rotary microtome, mounting onto glass slides and staining with proper chemicals.
• Coverslips and labels all slides prepared.
• Delivers slides as instructed.
• Identifies techniques for processing unusual or delicate specimens and assists manager in quality control.

Skills

Histology knowledge

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate degree in Applied Science (Histology) or equivalent

Tools

Tissue processor

Rotary microtome

Paraffin embedding

Staining equipment

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist. You will process specimens for routine and some non-routine procedures, embed, section, stain, and label slides, while supporting quality control and adherence to policy.

The role requires an AS degree in Histology or equivalent and ASCP certification eligibility, with hands-on experience in tissue processing and slide preparation.