What You’ll Do: 

• Preparation of unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue blocks
• Preparation of tissue scrolls from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue blocks, using clean cutting techniques
• Maintain laboratory equipment and record maintenance regularly
• Approach work with safety and diligence and follow the safety requirements of the laboratory
• Perform routine workflows without specific guidance
• Reliably produce a quality finished product
• Utilize microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper, tissue processors, and embedding center
• Capture high-resolution images of stained slides using digital scanning equipment
• Collaborate with in-house pathologists for slide quality review
• Ability to cut frozen sections using a cryostat
• Track work completed using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Histology team to accomplish daily cutting and staining deadlines

Qualifications:

• Required: Some prior histology experience with cutting FFPE samples
•  Preferred: HT or HTL Certification, Associates or Bachelor's Degree
• Familiarity with Leica equipment, manual microtomes, and both Leica and Roche automated IHC staining instruments
• Laboratory○ 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○ Dedication to patient care, and minimizing errors

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