Histotechnologist I

Histotechnologist I - Royal Oak, MI, Monday-Friday 6:00a-2:30p; weekends as needed 

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.

• Capable of performing all the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.

• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.

• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.

• Ensure proper tissue processing.

• Embed processed tissue in paraffin.

• Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.

• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.

• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.

• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.

• Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.

• Perform all special stain procedures.

• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.

• May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.

• May perform IHC testing.

• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.

• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.

• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.

• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

Job Requirements

• AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience

• 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician

• Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)