Histology Technician II/III/Lead

Company: Aerotek
Location: Everett
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Our next Histology Technician will be required to perform, but not limited to: the preparation of quality tissue samples for histopathologic evaluation; identification of tissue samples for proper embedding orientation; tissue processing for paraffin and plastic/resin tissue samples; microtomy skills for routine paraffin and plastic/resin tissue samples; preparation of reagents and the performance of routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), special histochemical staining and manual/automated immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures; performs and analyzes method development and validation of antibody protocols for IHC procedures; performs quality control procedures on all prepared microscopic slides; knowledge of the use and maintenance of equipment used for the preparation of tissue samples and the ability to maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment. Training and overseeing laboratory personnel training is required.Responsibilities:Maintains and documents the use and maintenance of laboratory equipmentMaintains a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environmentPerforms paraffin tissue processing and bone decalcification proceduresIdentifies required tissue sample orientation and performs paraffin embedding procedures.Performs plastic/resin tissue processing and embedding proceduresUses microtomy skills in the preparation of routine (paraffin embedded) and plastic/resin microscopic slides according to standard operating procedures and/or required by study protocolsPrepares reagents/stains and performs routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining as well as coverslipping microscopic slidesPrepares reagents/stains and performs special histochemical staining procedures to emphasize particular tissue elements and analyses tissue samples used as positive/negative controlsPrepares reagents and antibody dilutions for use in immunohistochemistry (IHC) proceduresPerforms and analyzes method development and validation of antibody protocols necessary for immunohistochemistry (IHC) proceduresPerforms both manual and automated immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures Performs quality control procedures on all prepared microscope slidesTroubleshoots equipment and/or operation failures and takes appropriate actions to keep interruptions to a minimumAnalyzes raw data collection and solves for deviation in standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or protocol requirementsTrains and oversee laboratory personnel during training procedures.Delegates tasks to laboratory personnelAdditional tasks pertaining to warehouse ordering of supplies and data entry to laboratory inventory records may be assignedAdditional tasks pertaining to the disposition of hazardous chemical, generation of the hazardous chemical lab pack and data entry to the laboratory hazardous chemical records may be assignedAdditional training pertaining to special necropsy tissue collection and/or organ weights may be required and assignedAdditional training pertaining to necropsy processing procedures may be assignedAdditional training pertaining to supervisory and leadership skills may be assignedTop Skills Details:- 2+ years of histology experience and - At least 1 year of immunohistochemistry experience- Experience identifying tissue organs and/or tissue samples; microtomy skills, routine H&E staining, special histochemical staining, immunohistochemistry procedures, paraffin and plastic/resin tissue processing preferred- Preferred to have HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), or QIHC (ASCP) certificationAdditional Skills & Qualifications:- Associate's degree (AA), specializing in science, preferred- Identification of tissue organs and/or tissue samples; microtomy skills and routine hematoxylin and eosin staining preferred- Handles and disposes biological and/or chemical substances and wastes in accordance with applicable policies and proceduresWears appropriate PPE in accordance with policies and procedures. PPE may include, but is not limited to: N-95 respirator, face mask, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, gloves, and lab coat. About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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