Senior Histotechnician

Precision For Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off for sick leave and VAC

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group seeks a Senior Histotechnician to lead and ensure accuracy in tissue processing, staining, and IHC in a dynamic histology lab. The role requires hands-on operation of HE staining, embedding, microtomy, tissue processing and auto-stainers, with strong quality control and collaboration with pathologists.

Ideal candidate holds a Biology degree with 5 years of related experience and ASCP HT/HTL certification.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Biology with 5 years of related experience.
• ASCP HT/HTL certification preferred or HT certification.

Responsibilities

• Process tissue sections including accessioning, embedding, microtomy, staining and IHC.
• Prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
• Independently run HE stainer, embedding system, microtome and tissue processor.
• Identify tissue structures and staining characteristics.
• Perform quality control within preset limits.
• Lead SOP creation and validation plans with supervisors.
• Design IHC projects with scientists and manage sample flow.

Skills

Tissue processing

HE staining

Immunohistochemistry

Quality control

SOP development

Project lead

Education

BA/BS in Biology

ASCP HT/HTL certification

Tools

HE stainer

Embedding system

Microtome

Tissue processor

Bond RX Leica auto-stainer

Job description

The Senior Histotechnician will be responsible and lead operation and consistent accuracy throughout the processing of tissue sections or staining in the histo-lab; while demonstrating efficient work habits and flexibility.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Process sections of body tissue by accessioning, frozen section, assist with grossing, fixation, dehydration, embedding, microtomy, decalcification, coverslipping, routine HE staining, special staining, and immunohistochemistry
• Prepare tissue specimens for both immediate and routine microscopic examination and evaluation
• Be able to independently run HE stainer, embedding system, microtom and tissue processor, auto scanners, bondrx Lecia auto-stainer
• Identify tissue structures and their staining characteristics
• Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits
• Organize work and activities to achieve maximum productivity
• Work with supervisor to generate SOP, validation plan and report.
• Capable to design IHC project with scientist together, and lead the sample process and managing project
• Work as a point of contact to interact with external pathologists or pathology service labs
• Work close with scientist and technologists from the general lab, and be able to provide a train them if needed
• Responsible for taking care internal histo-service request and working with data accessioning team to complete the tasks
• Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with laboratory personnel and staff at all levels
• Maintain a safe working environment, compliant with established policies and procedures of regulatory agencies, and responds positively to necessary changes in the workplace
• Demonstrate the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and independently choose appropriate course of action
• Comply with organization and department policies and procedures, participate in programs and activities to achieve the mission of the laboratory and assume responsibility for professional growth and development
• Responsible compliance with all OSHA, CAP, safety, and HIPAA regulations
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• BA/BS in Biology and 5 years of related experience, prefer Histologist (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) or HT certification for mini- 5 years

Other Required

• Visual acuity and above average dexterity
• At times may come in contact with viral and bacterial infections, exposure to blood borne pathogens and occasional exposure to toxic substances
• Capable of a moderate amount of walking, standing, and/or sitting
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, minimum lifting (no more than 20 lbs.), bending, stooping, normal or corrected visual, hearing and good manual dexterity are required
• Ability to lift or carry no more than 20 pounds or pull or push no more than 50 pounds
• Ability to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

• discretionary annual bonus
• health insurance
• retirement savings benefits
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• parental leave
• paid time off for sick leave and vacation
• among other benefits

Reasonable estimate of the current range: $75,600 USD - $113,400 USD

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