Neogenomics Laboratories Aliso Viejo , CA 92698
Posted 2 weeks ago
Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!
NeoGenomics is looking for a Histotechnologist based at our lab in Aliso Viejo, CA who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.
Shift time: Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00pm-9:30pm
Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:
As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.
Position Summary:
The Histotechnologist works under general supervision precisely and accurately performs a variety of routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures. The Histotechnologist will research, troubleshoot, and resolve histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory. This position requires the production of the highest quality of embedding, microtomy, tissue grossing, tissue processing, H&E staining, manual and automated special staining, immunohistochemistry, and equipment maintenance.
Core Responsibilities:
Receives tissue specimens and ensures proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to established Standard Operating Procedures
Performs microtomy according to established Standard Operating Procedures
Embeds processed tissue in paraffin wax
Performs coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated
Performs all special stain procedures according to established Standard Operating Procedures
Performs filing of blocks and slides
Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required. Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests
Requirements:
Years of Experience:
Level I: 1+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred
Level II: 4+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred
Education:
Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses.
Certification:
Nationally: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
FL: current state technician or technologist license
Basic understanding of laboratory techniques
Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining production and quality standards
Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the company's Safety Data Sheet Database
Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Neogenomics Laboratories