Medical Technologist - Histology

Job Level & compensation offered may vary depending on candidates’ experiences and competencies .

Responsibilities:

• Perform histological testing encompassing sample accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and re-embedding of tissue specimens.
• Perform routine H&E stain, special stains as well as immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) stains according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform slide scanning and macrodissection as required according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Evaluate sample acceptability based on established guidelines and process specimens for analysis in accordance with established written procedures.
• Accurately evaluate test results according to standardized protocols.
• Maintain quality control measures during testing to ensure compliance with established quality standards. Document corrective and preventative actions with good documentation practices.
• Maintain overview of reagent inventory.
• Assist in the proper maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment in line with manufacturer specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in internal and external quality assessment as required.
• Comply with good laboratory practices for all procedures in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a biomedical or biological science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a clinical histology laboratory will be preferred.
• Good analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Able to work independently as well as a good team player with initiative and adaptability to change.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Level & compensation offered may vary depending on candidates’ experiences and competencies .

Responsibilities:

• Perform histological testing encompassing sample accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and re-embedding of tissue specimens.
• Perform routine H&E stain, special stains as well as immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) stains according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform slide scanning and macrodissection as required according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Evaluate sample acceptability based on established guidelines and process specimens for analysis in accordance with established written procedures.
• Accurately evaluate test results according to standardized protocols.
• Maintain quality control measures during testing to ensure compliance with established quality standards. Document corrective and preventative actions with good documentation practices.
• Maintain overview of reagent inventory.
• Assist in the proper maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment in line with manufacturer specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in internal and external quality assessment as required.
• Comply with good laboratory practices for all procedures in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a biomedical or biological science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a clinical histology laboratory will be preferred.
• Good analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Able to work independently as well as a good team player with initiative and adaptability to change.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.