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Tempus

Histotechnologist I

Tempus, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30301

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Passionate About Precision Medicine And Advancing The Healthcare Industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. Responsibilities

Preparation of both unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks Utilize microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper, tissue processors, and embedding centers Determine appropriate block orientation and alignment, knife angles, and settings to obtain representative sections Maintain specimen integrity through proper identification of samples, slides and folders Collaborate with in-house pathologists and pathology lab coordinators for slide quality review Track work completed using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Maintain laboratory equipment and record maintenance regularly Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory Perform routine workflows without direct guidance Reliably produce quality finished products Work collaboratively with other members of the Histology team to accomplish daily cutting and staining deadlines Communicate effectively with pathologists, members of the histology team, and other associated teams as relates to workflow needs Seek assistance from the lead, supervisor, and/or manager when problems or mistakes arise Report issues with instrumentation, samples, or the lab itself in a timely manner Preferred Qualifications

Certification not required Associates preferred Previous histology experience required Laboratory Knowledge of CAP regulations Experience with pathology laboratory SOPs and protocols Comfort with laboratory safety and training Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory Good communication and organization skills We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.