Histotechnologist II (Monday-Friday Onsite)

Job Description

The Histotechnologist II is responsible for performing skilled and accurate processing of patient specimens under the direction and supervision of the Histology Laboratory Manager and Pathologists. The Histotechnologist II will interact with internal cross functional teams, perform quality control and specimen-related checks and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements.

The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain stringent standards for quality, identifying any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and immediately communicating these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for prompt resolution.
• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in Histology including microtomy, H&E staining, and immunohistochemistry
• Train on workflow queues.
• Prepare reagents, solutions and controls.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Assist in sample returns, as necessary.
• Interact with Pathologists and cross functional team members to ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner with high quality.
• Process specimens for research and development sponsored studies.
• Assist in technical troubleshooting and identification of opportunities for process improvements for Histopathology.
• Assist in identifying issues and perform root cause analysis and document the corrective actions in accordance to Quality System procedures.
• Assist in workflow, protocol and related SOP development.
• Assist and participate in internal and external audits.
• Assist in training in new laboratory personnel
• Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of AA or equivalent required
• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred.
• At least 4 years of related experiences in a high complexity laboratory
• Active ASCP Board of Certification in HT/HLT and/or QIHC certification preferred
• Experience in tissue processing techniques including microtomy, slide preparation, H&E staining, immunohistochemistry, and macrodissection.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations preferable;
• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner;
• Ability to manage daily test processing needs with high emphasis on quality;
• Ability to analyze and problem solve basic issues that impact test performance;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Strong computer and automation skills;
• Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly;
• Outstanding professionalism, leadership, and communications skills;
• Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed;
  
  

Work Environment

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation (Generally Laboratory and Client Services employees only)
• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary
  
  

Additional Information

Hybrid Work Model: At Guardant Health, we have defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.

The US hourly range for this full-time position is $30.46 to $41.12. The range does not include benefits and, if applicable, overtime, bonus, commission, or equity. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all US locations for the posted role with the exception of any locations specifically referenced below (if any).

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. If you are selected to move forward, the recruiting team will provide details specific to the factors above.

Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

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