Histology Technician II - MCCRP

Responsibilities

• Processes research blood samples (serum, plasma, RNA) in support of all protocols within the project.
• Provides clinical support to the Department of Pathology Anatomic Laboratory (DPALs) as needed and with approval from the MCCRP director.
• Performs histological duties of clinical samples including standard tissue processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, hematoxylin and eosin staining, and cover slipping following standard operating procedures.
• Maintains a safe work environment following approved safety practices in the work area including removal of all chemical waste.
• Prepares research tissue for microscopic examination which includes slide labeling, microtomy, staining.
• Aids pathologist and/or pathologists' assistant in the procurement and archiving of tissue samples.
• Researches and documents pertinent clinical history for consented patients.
• Maintains organization of research materials, including files, slides and tissue blocks.
• Ensures accurate specimen entry into the database, tracks all specimens, and resolves discrepancies as needed.
• Prepares and ships frozen specimens to an offsite storage facility.
• Maintains accurate records; tabulates and organizes data.
• Aids in data collection as needed.
• Attends meetings with the Breast Center and Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) staff to resolve problems, make recommendations and maintain close and positive working relationships.
• Serves as a liaison between the laboratory and the clinical teams.
• Monitors OR, breast clinic, prostate clinic, and imaging schedules to track patient enrollment.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience required in histologic technique.
• Knowledge of histologic technique.
• Knowledge of anatomic pathology, breast cancer or related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of and skill in handling biological hazards and their safe use and disposal.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word preferred.
• Proper orientation and embedding of breast tissues, skill and proficiency in performing all aspects of microtomy and slide preparation for routine H&E and special histology stains.