Job Description
HISTOTECHNOLOGIST (HISTOTECH)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination and assisting with laboratory testing and quality control.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examine, fix, and process human, animal, or plant tissue to preserve samples for analysis.
- Embed tissue specimens in paraffin wax.
- Cut thin tissue sections using a microtome or cryostat.
- Mount tissue sections onto slides for examination.
- Stain tissue samples to highlight abnormalities and support accurate analysis.
- Recognize factors that may affect procedures or result quality and take corrective action when needed.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Manage laboratory supplies and assist with quality-control procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 2 years of Histotech experience — required.
- HT or HTL certification through ASCP — required; documentation must be provided.
CERTIFICATION:
- Active ASCP HT or HTL certification.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Flint, Michigan |
| Salary | $24 |
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Histologyunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Managementunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Microscopic Analysisunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
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