Senior Histotechnologist

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Medical Center is seeking a Sr. Histotechnologist to perform accurate routine and stat tissue processing, including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining and labeling.

The position requires HTL certification and a bachelor’s degree in a science field, with sub-specialization in immunohistochemistry preferred but not required. The role includes mentoring Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists, troubleshooting procedural issues, and adhering to quality control guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate science field.
• HTL certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate routine and stat tissue processing, including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining and labeling.
• Provides guidance to Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, and support staff in routine technical areas and serves as a resource person.
• Recognizes and troubleshoots procedural, instrument, and quality control problems and notifies Charge Histotechnologist, R&D Tech or Supervisor.

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate science field

HTL certification

Job description

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Job Description
Responsible for accurate routine and stat tissue processing, including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining and labeling. Performs routine and special histology processing including advanced histochemical and immunohistochemical testing. Offers guidance to Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, and support staff in routine technical areas and serves as a resource person. Recognizes and troubleshoots procedural, instrument, and quality control problems and notifies Charge Histotechnologist, R&D Tech or Supervisor. Follows guidelines to correct problems or errors.
Education
The Sr. Histotechnologist is required to have their bachelor's degree in an appropriate science field along with their HTL certification. Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) is preferred but not required.
Experience
Three years in a Histology Laboratory similar to UVM Medical Center