Histology Associate
Core
Perform routine histology lab assistant workflows including tissue processing, sectioning, and staining to support pathologists in precision medicine.
Role type
Histology Associate (Laboratory Technician)
Builds
Histology slides and tissue sections for clinical review
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Microtome operation, Cryostat usage, Automated stainer operation, Tissue processing, Slide preparation, Sample identification, Laboratory safety compliance, LIMS data entry
Preferred skills
Histology Assistant experience, Associate's degree or 60 semester hours (12 in Biology/Chemistry), CAP regulations knowledge, SOP/protocol experience
Technologies
Microtome, Cryostat, Automated stainer, Tissue processor, Embedding center, LIMS
Responsibilities
Perform routine histology lab assistant workflows without specific guidance, Track work completed using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Work collaboratively with other members of the Histology team to accomplish daily cutting and staining deadlines, Report issues with instrumentation, samples, or the lab itself in a timely manner
Seniority
Entry-level / Individual Contributor