Senior Histotechnologist

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center seeks a Sr. Histotechnologist responsible for accurate routine and stat tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, mounting, staining, and labeling. Provides guidance to Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists and serves as a resource for technical areas.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a science field with HTL certification; QIHC is preferred but not required. Three years of histology lab experience is expected to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science field required with HTL certification.
• Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate routine and stat tissue processing, including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining and labeling.
• Guides Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists, acting as a resource person and troubleshooting procedural or instrument issues.
• Recognizes and troubleshoots problems and notifies supervisor or senior staff as needed.

Skills

Histology techniques

Mentoring guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

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 withtheir HTL certification. Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years in a Histology Laboratory similar to UVM Medical Center