Histotechnician I

Role: Histotechnician responsible for preparing tissue specimens for diagnosis in a clinical laboratory setting within a biopharma-related diagnostics company. Objectives: perform tissue processing, embedding, staining, and specialized procedures like immunohistochemistry and molecular pinpoint testing to support accurate pathology diagnostics. Responsibilities: prepare slides, perform quality reviews, maintain laboratory records, monitor inventory, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards; participate in on-call and training activities. Requirements: AA degree or equivalent, HT (ASCP) certification (HTL preferred), 0-3 years histology experience, knowledge of CLIA high-complexity testing, and familiarity with laboratory information systems. Preferred: Bachelor’s in biological or physical sciences, immunohistochemistry experience. Biopharma specifics: support for diagnostics in oncology, molecular testing, and tissue analysis aligned with clinical and research workflows. Collaboration: reports to IHC/Histology Supervisor, no supervisory responsibilities. Work setup: onsite, first shift; safety protocols followed due to biohazard exposure risks.