Histology Technician

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a skilled Histology Technician or Histotechnologist to join their team in a laboratory setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in histology and be able to process human tissue and body fluid specimens with precision and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic examination
• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
• Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
• Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
• Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
• Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
• Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Associate's degree in equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Histology (ASCP) preferred, but not required
• Ability to meet CLIA requirements
• Experience with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
• Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment is desirable
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocol

Benefits:

• Salary: $75k-85k yearly
• 401k + corporate retirement contribution
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Profit sharing
• CME allowance