Senior Histotechnologist

UVM Health; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT is seeking a Sr. Histotechnologist to perform accurate routine and advanced histology processing, including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining, and labeling. The role supports the histology team with technical guidance and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a science field with HTL certification, and experience with immunohistochemistry (QIHC) is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate science field with HTL certification.
• QIHC certification is preferred but not required.
• Three years of histology laboratory experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced histology processing including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining and labeling.
• Offer guidance to Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists and support staff in routine technical areas.

Skills

Histology techniques

Immunohistochemistry

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