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Histotechnologist

Joulé

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Autopsy, Bar Code Labels and Equipment, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory, Embedded Systems, Healthcare, Histology, Hospital, Laboratory, MD2 (Message Digest Algorithm 2), Quality Control, Quality Management, Training Program
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
11 days ago
Title: Histotechnologist
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Type: Direct-Hire/Permanent
Shifts available:
Daylight: Monday–Friday, variable start between 3:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Afternoon: Monday–Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Night: Monday–Friday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
Hourly rate: Competitive hourly rate and shift differential offer to off shifts
Start: ASAP

Overview:
A leading healthcare organization is seeking aHistotechnologist to join its technologically driven histology lab, serving multiple local hospitals, who plays a vital role in supporting complex diagnostic and research needs across the system. If you are interested in learning more please apply !

Responsibilities
  • Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.
  • Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
  • Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area.
  • Ensures all tissues are embedded and cut according to department specific protocols with proper orientation and complete sections including no folds, chatter, artifacts or floaters.
  • Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.
  • Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/ staining
    Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.
  • Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping.
  • Embed and cut specialized tissue based on location including minute biopsy protocols.
Requirements
  • Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry.
  • One year of clinical histology laboratory experience, training, or experience if not a graduate of an accredited training program is required.
  • ASCP Histotechnologist- HTL certification required within 12 months of hire.
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About the Company

J

Joulé

With extensive scientific, clinical, and healthcare industry experience, Joulé recruiters excel at placing talent across core specialty areas:

  • Scientific staffing for hard-to-find skills

Working across every scientific discipline, Joulé places biologists, chemists, scientists, technicians and other specialists.

  • Clinical lifecycle recruiting

From research to regulations, safety to statistics, Joulé helps clients manage every stage of the clinical development lifecycle.

  • Equipment calibration, maintenance and validation

Laboratory and facility support comes with a total quality commitment backed by ISO 9001:2008 certification.

  • National healthcare recruitment

Trust Joulé’s extensive experience in physician, advanced practice provider and executive direct placement search.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
https://www.jouleinc.com/

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