Histology Technician IWork with Purpose

Perform basic histology laboratory procedures. Participate in the documentation of all activities as required. Assist with shipping and receiving of samples.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist with and perform basic histology procedures (trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping).
• Receive samples, complete tracking documentation, and prepare pathology materials and data for shipment and archiving.

•    Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay for this position is between $23.00 and $25.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in a biological science preferred.
• Experience:  1 year of pathology laboratory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure:  None.

•    Other:  Placement at this level requires successful completion/competency of the required tasks of the position preceding this level and continued ability to perform those tasks are required. Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors.  Must be able to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue and know correct anatomic terms.  Experience with computer software programs is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals.
• Must be able to perform laboratory procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.

•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
•    Works in a research laboratory environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from quiet to moderately noisy.

COMMENTS:

• May occasionally work weekend/holidays and/or rotating on-call schedule.

    May occasionally work weekend/holidays and/or rotating on-call schedule.