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NeoGenomics Laboratories

Histotechnologist

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

NeoGenomics believes in career development and empowering our employees. We provide career coaches internally and offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base. We offer competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options, a company 401k match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We provide tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Histotechnologist for our lab in Houston, TX who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday, 4:00pm-12:30am (subject to change)

Now that you know what we’re looking for in talent, let us tell you why you’d want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary The Histotechnologist works under general supervision, precisely and accurately performing a variety of routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures. The Histotechnologist will research, troubleshoot, and resolve histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory. This position requires the production of the highest quality embedding, microtomy, tissue grossing, tissue processing, H&E staining, manual and automated special staining, immunohistochemistry, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Receives tissue specimens and ensures proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples

Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting

Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to established Standard Operating Procedures

Performs microtomy according to established Standard Operating Procedures

Embeds processed tissue in paraffin wax

Performs coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated

Performs all special stain procedures according to established Standard Operating Procedures

Performs filing of blocks and slides

Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required. Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests

Experience, Education and Qualifications

Years of Experience:

Level I: 1+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred

Level II: 4+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred

Education:

Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution - OR -

Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution - OR -

Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses.

Certification:

Nationally: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)

FL: current state technician or technologist license

Basic understanding of laboratory techniques

Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining production and quality standards

Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the company\'s Safety Data Sheet Database

Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

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