What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technician position at Tailored Management?
Histotechnician
Location : 100% onsite position in Oro Valley, AZ
Schedule : 2nd Shift 2pm-10 : 30pm, M-F
Pay Rate : $34 / hour
Benefits : Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options and weekly pay
1 year contract with potential for extension and / or permanent placement
Histotechniques (Tissue Sectioning and Staining)
Maintains basic understanding of foundational histotechniques of embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, processing and primary staining.
Demonstrates experience with special and advanced staining techniques on automated
staining platforms.
Receives detailed directions on all work. Follows standard operating procedures.
May perform cell block preparation, screening tissue, cryotomy special staining,
advanced staining, grossing and tissue processing.
May assist in preparation work for complex techniques under the direction of more
senior histology technicians.
Performs and documents all transactions and production instructions with accuracy
related to the proper receipt, quarantine, storage, and disbursement of materials as it
relates to FDA, OSHA, QSR, ISO, Good Manufacturing Practices and other Roche policies and
procedures.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Education Requirement :
Associate's Degree in laboratory science, medical laboratory technology or major in histology. OR Bachelor's Degree
HT (ASCP) Certification (with Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree).
Experience Requirement :
2 years Directly related histology experience with Associate's Degree or equivalent 60 credit hours of college coursework.
1 year Directly related histology experience with Bachelor's Degree.
5 years of histology experience with High School Diploma.
Knowledge, Skill or Ability :
- Ability to read, analyze and following Operating Procedures.
- Knowledge of foundational histotechniques embedding, microtomy, staining and
coverslipping.
Ability to use the technology associated with the industry.
Salary : $34