Histotechnician II, Histology Services

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine histology on samples including sectioning, H&E stain techniques; embedding specimens; prepares various staining solutions; operating automated tissue processors, stainers, slide and cassette printers.
• Perform accurate specimen grossing.
• Performs immunohistochemistry staining and protocol development and optimization
• Performs antibody and equipment validations and QC/QA of all antibodies and new reagent lots
• Performs quality assurance procedures such as block and slide match, and reports discrepancies.
• Coordinate with other departments to manage client requests, including the generation and shipping of slides, FFPE blocks, and other related tasks.
• Maintains and programs laboratory equipment, notifying service personnel when more complex problems occur.
• Performs related general duties such as inventorying supplies and reagents, general lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records using laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Other duties may be assigned verbally at any time