Histotechnologist II
Core
Performs histology and immunohistochemistry tests on surgical and autopsy tissue to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment.
Role type
Histotechnologist II (clinical laboratory technician)
Builds
Diagnostic tissue preparations (paraffin/frozen sections, stains) for microscopic review
Domain
Healthcare / Pathology Laboratory
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Microtomy, tissue embedding, special staining (IHC, histochemical), frozen section preparation, equipment maintenance, quality control, specimen accessioning, chemical preparation, data logging
Preferred skills
Histochemical staining procedure experience, CoPath software experience, Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science
Technologies
CoPath software, automated tissue staining equipment, automated coverslipper
Responsibilities
Perform routine and special paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue; Prepare equipment for processing, embedding, cutting, and mounting tissue; Operate and maintain automated tissue staining equipment; Train other histology technicians on procedures; Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment; Undertake laboratory data management and specimen filing
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC