Histotechnologist in Long Island, New York

Full Time Histotechnologist needed in Long Island, New York! Apply now for an interview!

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, permanent job opportunity
• Full benefits package (401k, PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance)
• Competitive pay
• Room for career growth!

Job Duties:

• Process and prepare fixed and unfixed tissue and cytology specimens using histologic, frozen sectioning, immunohistochemical, in situ hybridization, and tissue microarray techniques
  Teach and instruct other lab staff in these techniques (1-3)
  Supervise and train new staff or students as needed, including hiring, performance management, and related duties, in addition to instruction on techniques and consultation on project work
  Prepares microscopic slides for diagnostic processing, embedding, microtomy, mounting (paraffin/frozen sections), staining (routine/special/IHC), slide and block labeling & coverslipping
  Performs special staining techniques for interstitial elements of tissue sections to include micro-organisms and various cellular components including antigens and enzymes for complex diagnosis and prognostic markers
  Contribute to corporate strategy for additional regulatory approvals (CAP, FDA, ) relating to GHI Histopathology
  Assess the quality of slide preparations and troubleshoot procedures if necessary
  Prepare control slides and in collaboration with the laboratory director, validate technical procedures before applying to clinical or research samples

Position Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Science (or higher)
• ASCP (HT or HTL) or eligible to obtain
• Experience is preferred (but not required!)
• NYS Licensure to work in the laboratory required

Interested? Apply to this job or send a resume to marissak@ka-recruiting.com for consideration!

(REF: MK51913)