- Salary
- $28 – $32/hr
- Location
- Flint, Michigan
- Type
- Temporary
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Histotechnologist / Histology Technician (HT / HTL)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Histotechnologist / Histology Technician to join our laboratory team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality tissue specimens on slides for diagnostic microscopic examination by pathologists. You will perform specimen processing, embedding, sectioning, mounting, and routine or special staining while ensuring strict adherence to quality control and laboratory safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tissue Processing & Slide Preparation: Prepare thin tissue specimens for diagnostic analysis through fixation, paraffin embedding, microtome/cryostat sectioning, slide mounting, and staining to highlight cellular structures and abnormalities.
- Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting: Recognize factors and pre-analytical variables that impact testing quality and procedures, taking swift corrective action as required to maintain high analytical standards.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance on microtomes, cryostats, automated tissue processors, stainers, and other laboratory instrumentation.
- Laboratory Operations: Assist in managing laboratory supplies, inventory, reagent preparation, and daily quality-control procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Certifications:
- Active Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) Certification through ASCP [Required].
- Clinical Experience:
- Minimum 2+ years of recent clinical histology experience in a laboratory setting [Required].
- Core Competencies: Expertise in tissue processing, microtomy, embedding, routine (H&E) and special staining techniques, instrument troubleshooting, and laboratory quality control protocols.