Histopathology Technologists

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A "SECRET CLEARANCE" TO BE CONSIDERED - Shifts are 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm or 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm - MUST BE A US CITIZEN

• The contractor must be able to carry out all processing, embedding, sectioning and staining procedures related to histopathology specimen handling, to provide the best pathology materials for diagnosis.
• Operate and maintain processors, embedding stations, automated strainers, microtome, cryostats, and other equipment used to prepare patient specimens for procedures requested by a pathologist.
• Perform microtomy/cryotomy at a skill level sufficient to cut sections of high quality.
• Set up technical procedures and other details necessary for processing frozen and paraffin sections or touch preparations.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the theory of fixation, dehydration, and infiltration of tissue samples.
• Display skill and proficiency in performing all aspects of microtomy and slide preparation for routine histology, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and collection for genetic studies.
• Have thorough knowledge and experience in tissue orientation and embedding in paraffin wax and proper microtomy techniques of all tissue types including bone.
• Perform decalcification of all types of bone (dense cortical, spongy cancellous bone, and very small bone marrow biopsies) using various acids and acid/fixative combinations.
• Perform a full range of duties involved in special processing and staining of all tissue types including skin, bone, nerve, brain, and lymph nodes, etc., human and animal tissue.
• Perform a wide variety of special stains demonstrating microorganisms, anatomical characteristics, carbohydrates and amyloidal, pigments, minerals and cytoplasmic granules, and enzyme histochemistry manually and by automation.
• Perform a wide variety of immunohistochemistry procedures, with full understanding of automated strainers, control selection, quality control review for appropriate staining, equipment preventative maintenance, chemical and antibody inventory management, and solution preparation.
• Keep accurate records of work output for collation of periodic reports, equipment maintenance QC logs and other logs/data that must be recorded. File tissue blocks and slides.
• Repair broken and damaged slides.

• Minimum five (5) years’ work experience in a histology laboratory.
• Current certification for HT through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Possess the following skills:
• Knowledge of the procedures used for the optimal sectioning of all tissue types.
• Knowledge of tissue morphology to identify tissue type and to identify correct embedding, sectioning, and staining reactions.
• Knowledge of basic teaching techniques to instruct and train other technicians and assist residents in training.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all specialized and general laboratory equipment used in the laboratory.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Must be a US Citizen.