Histotechnologist

• Performs gross sections of human tissue for examination
• Operates laboratory equipment to embed, section, and stain specimens
• Operates equipment to perform special staining and Immunohistochemistry stains, as requested
• Follows all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, quality objectives, and safety standards
• Participates in the training of other technologists, technicians, and/or residents
• Examines slides under a microscope to ensure that slides meet laboratory quality standards
• Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Assists in writing and updating procedures as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Histology or Medical Technology, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology
• 1 year of relevant clinical laboratory experience required
• Histotechnologist, NYSED Histotechnologist license required upon hire or Clinical Laboratory Technologist, NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required upon hire
• Knowledge of anatomy, histology, chemistry preferred

Previous experience as a Histology Technician preferred