Histotechnician/Histotechnologist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Broomfield, CO (Job ID 10055834)

Description

Histotechnologist/Histotechnician I

Location: Broomfield, CO
Target Pay: $30 per hour
Work Schedule: M-F; 8am-5pm
Job Status: Temp-to-Hire
                                                       
Position Summary
The Histotechnologist/Histotechnician I, performs technical procedures in the IHC/Histology laboratory. Routine tasks include specimen processing, specimen embedding, FFPE sectioning, frozen sectioning, and staining.
 Job Responsibilities:

• Perform immunohistochemical and histological procedures
• Perform assay development to ensure ideal staining conditions for antibodies
• Participate in other research activities
• Operate and maintain general laboratory equipment including analytical balance, pH meter, tissue processor, embedding center, microtome, cryostat and auto stainers
• Record keeping and documentation of all laboratory procedures to ensure quality control standards are being met
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all equipment and tests including maintaining proper documentation, annual review of all SOPs
• Perform routine special stains per established procedures and histology standards
• Utilize technical and troubleshooting skills and strengths to quickly and efficiently complete projects
• Work as part of a project team to complete projects
• Attend and contribute to project team meetings
• Assist in organizing work and storage space and in general lab upkeep
• Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education on an annual basis, including attendance at required meetings
• Cross train, special projects, and other duties, as assigned

 


Job Qualifications

• Histotechnologist (HTL, ASCP) or Histotechnician (HT, ASCP) Certification is preferred
• 0 to 3 years of experience in animal or human research using histology skills: embedding, sectioning and staining
• Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, cellular structure and function
• Advanced laboratory technical skills, including ability to multitask, troubleshoot, and perform quality control work at a high level with minimal oversight
• Advanced technical understanding of immunohistochemical staining procedures
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Demonstrated problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Ability to complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education, including attending required meetings
• Ability to work overtime hours, as needed

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree OR Bachelor's Degree in a Biological/Life Science preferred
• Knowledge of fluorescent assays
• Presenting scientific ideas in a group setting
• Advanced knowledge of Immunohistochemistry and In-situ hybridization assays, including troubleshooting and development of new assays

 
 

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