Histotechnician I

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs histological preparations for Signatera Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 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