Histotechnician I

Performs histological preparations for Signatera Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing

• Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors

• Duties may include, but 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
• Has an understanding of 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 supervisor
• Provides general oversight of personnel and the daily operations in the lab. Provides guidance to new team members

• 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
OR
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:
- 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 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.
• 0-2 years of experience
• Employee must pass post offer criminal