Histotechnologist I

About the role

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of both unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks
• Utilize microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper, tissue processors, and embedding centers
• Determine appropriate block orientation and alignment, knife angles, and settings to obtain representative sections
• Maintain specimen integrity through proper identification of samples, slides and folders
• Cut frozen sections using a cryostat, stain samples for pathologists to review
• Collaborate with in-house pathologists and pathology lab coordinators for slide quality review
• Track work completed using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Maintain laboratory equipment and record maintenance regularly
• Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory
• Perform routine workflows without direct guidance
• Reliably produce quality finished products
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Histology team to accomplish daily cutting and staining deadlines
• Communicate effectively with pathologists, members of the histology team, and other associated teams as relates to workflow needs
• Seek assistance from the lead, supervisor, and/or manager when problems or mistakes arise
• Report issues with instrumentation, samples, or the lab itself in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Certification not required
• Associates preferred
• Previous histology experience required
• Laboratory knowledge
• Knowledge of CAP regulations
• Experience with pathology laboratory SOPs and protocols
• Comfort with laboratory safety and training
• Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory
• Good communication and organization skills

Pay

$33.75/hour. The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.