Histotechnologist II

Requirements

• An associate's, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program
• OR
• An associate's degree, or higher, in one of the chemical or biological sciences AND
• one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR
• completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program
• A bachelor's, or higher, degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences, including a combination of thirty (30) hours in biology and chemistry; and either one of the following conditions:
• A copy of the degree is required at the time of hire; the degree must either be from the US or equivalent to a US degree
• HT (ASCP) required.
• 2+ years of related experience
• Employee must pass post offer criminal background check
• Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training, and security training as soon as possible, but not later than the first 30 days of hire
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Communicating in a team setting
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; both written and oral
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Proficient with Google Suites and Microsoft Office
• Thorough understanding of workflow
• Ability to train proficiently
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material
• Repetitive hand motion may be necessary
• Austin, TX
• $34.77 - $43.46 USD
• OUR OPPORTUNITY

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POSITION SUMMARY: Performs histological preparations for Signatera Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome/genome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors - Duties may include, but are not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection, and supporting workflow tasks - May independently perform testing, reagent, and equipment preparation after completion of training and competency. - Participates in validations - Performs qualifications of reagents - Monitors and performs case management; ensures all cases are processed within department TAT goals and investigates sample processing issues - Actively participate in EH&S initiatives such as safety audits - Participates in updating and creating Standard Operating Procedures - May serve as the general supervisor (Depending on education and years of experience) and perform competencies - Trains staff on department procedures - Participates in Projects and initiatives initiated by the department/external departments - Extensive knowledge in equipment and process troubleshooting - Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications as needed. Escalates protocol deviation to the lead/supervisor. - Provides general oversight of personnel and the daily operations in the lab. Provides guidance to new team members - Engages with external departments such as Engineering, Biodev, Stats to resolve issues - May work with leaders of the department to streamline processes.

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