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Histotechnologist I

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Exact Sciences

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United States , Redwood City

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Health and Beauty

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Not provided

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Salary:

60000.00 - 106000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

The Histotechnologist I will perform skilled and accurate cutting on patient specimens under supervision, interact with sending sites and ordering physicians, perform quality control and specimen-related checks, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements.

Job Responsibility:

  • Maintain stringent standards for quality to identify any issues that might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety
  • Communicate issues to the appropriate management representatives to ensure prompt resolution, as needed
  • Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in histology, to include sectioning and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining under supervision
  • Perform macro-dissection of samples under supervision
  • Monitor and process workflow queues
  • Prepare reagents, solutions, and controls
  • Perform and document equipment maintenance and calibration
  • Assist in sample returns, as needed
  • Interact with internal pathologists, internal associates, and external customers in accordance with Exact Sciences’ standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner with high quality
  • Process specimens for research and development sponsored studies
  • Assist in the identification of opportunities for process improvements for Exact Sciences’ histopathology
  • Assist in workflow, protocol, and related SOP development
  • Assist in equipment specification, installation, and maintenance
  • Provide guidance and training to research and development (R&D) staff relating to histopathology
  • Provide summary reports on process metrics, as needed
  • Contribute to corporate strategy for inspection preparation or additional regulatory approval relating to Exact Sciences histopathology
  • Assist in running projects for development of Exact Sciences histopathology around new product services and processes
  • Participate in tactical development projects, as needed
  • Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
  • Ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality
  • Apply strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Apply strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, as needed
  • Ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules
  • Strong computer skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
  • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization
  • Ability to work designated schedule
  • Ability to work overtime, as needed
  • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day
  • Ability to work seated for approximately 75% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 25% of a typical working day
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day
  • Ability to grasp with both hands
  • pinch with thumb and forefinger
  • turn with hand/arm
  • reach above shoulder height
  • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements
  • Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time
  • May perform repetitious actions using lab tools
  • Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range
  • May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation
  • Ability and means to travel between Redwood City locations

Requirements:

  • Associate Degree
  • 2+ years of experience in a histology laboratory with competency in microtomy/cutting, embedding, and routine staining
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice to have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences field
  • ASCP Board of Certification, to include Histotechnician (HT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Histotechnologist (HTL) ASCP
What we offer:
  • paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
  • paid leave for parents and caregivers
  • a retirement savings plan
  • wellness support
  • health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • bonus eligible

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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