Histotechnologist II

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Histotechnologist II to join our team at Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. As a Histotechnologist II, you will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Obtain and validate control tissue used in special stains.
• Perform all special stain procedures.
• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
• May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
• May perform IHC testing.
• Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists, students and lab aides.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.

Requirements:

• 3 years Histology experience.
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
• If performing Immunohistochemistry testing, meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 years of histopathology experience.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Education:

• Associates Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Certifications:

• Current state licensure, if applicable.
• HT (ASCP).
• HTL (ASCP).

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets