Histotechnologist - Fowle Diagnostic Pathology Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Fowle Diagnostic Pathology Lab is looking for a Histotechnologist. This person will be involved in the entire workflow of specimens from sample intake through assisting with preparation and processing of clinical biopsies. Processing will involve gross examination, fixation, embedding, sectioning, and staining techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Receiving and accessioning of clinical biopsies.
• Grossing and processing these biopsies under the supervision of a pathologist.
• Embedding, cutting, staining, mounting and performing QC on specimens of human tissue.
• Performs various microscopic, chemical, hematological, immunologic, or bacteriologic assays according to established standards
• Ensures specimen protocols, and sterilization and quality control procedures are being followed.
• Calibrates and operates all instruments and equipment according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Further training on various testing platforms and modalities, as well as additional specimen types will be included based on laboratory needs, workload and interest.

Minimum Qualifications

• HT certification by the ASCP and/or Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or related area
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be team oriented, personable, and able to deal with diverse personalities and cultures.
• Must be able to take direction, follow instructions and keep meticulous records.
• Must be reliable and self-driven with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, customer service skills and an ability to work independently are a must.
• Basic computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of histology laboratory or related laboratory experience highly desired. Prefer HT or HTL certification by the ASCP or willingness to get certified within two years of start date.
• Experience/knowledge of preparatory methods for light and/or electron microscopy, experience with specimen fixation, embedding, sectioning and staining techniques are also desired.

Work Hours
Typically five 8-hour weekdays per week, scheduled between 8:30am and 5:30pm.

OMRF Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation’s oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation’s leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission, “. . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives.” Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

OMRF Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite café, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro. Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.