Histotechnologist I
About The Position
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. What You’ll Do: Preparation of both unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks Maintain laboratory equipment and perform troubleshooting independently Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory Performs routine assignments without specific guidance Reliably produce quality finished product Accurate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures and study protocols Assist in the development of standard operating procedures for new instruments and products Collaborate with other members of the Tempus pathology laboratory Utilize microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper ,and slide printer Collaborate with in-house pathologists for slide quality review Ability to use cryostat, tissue processors and stainers
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree
- 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
Nice To Haves
- HT or HTL Certification preferred
- Familiarity with Leica automation and associated laboratory software
Responsibilities
- Preparation of both unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks
- Maintain laboratory equipment and perform troubleshooting independently
- Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory
- Performs routine assignments without specific guidance
- Reliably produce quality finished product
- Accurate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures and study protocols
- Assist in the development of standard operating procedures for new instruments and products
- Collaborate with other members of the Tempus pathology laboratory
- Utilize microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper ,and slide printer
- Collaborate with in-house pathologists for slide quality review
- Ability to use cryostat, tissue processors and stainers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
