Histology Technician Trainee

Histology Technician Trainee at Pinkus Dermatopathology Lab PC summary:

Trainee histology technician position performing grossing, embedding, sectioning, and slide preparation for H&E and special stains in a high-volume dermatopathology lab. Requires laboratory training or experience, specific science coursework, and ASCP (or equivalent) certification; duties include equipment operation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and adherence to safety, quality control, and PHI confidentiality. Full-time day shift with benefits, opportunities for growth, and emphasis on teamwork and inclusive workplace culture.

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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Location: Pinkus Dermatopathology Laboratory - Monroe, MI
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Full-time : Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process through grossing, embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures
• Performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance
• Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is:

• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• A minimum of 24 credit hours of science including at least 6 in chemistry and 6 in biology.
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms

Bonus points if you’ve got:

• 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Pinkus Dermatopathology Lab PC

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Keywords:

histology technician, dermatopathology, slide preparation, H&E staining, immunohistochemistry, laboratory technician, ASCP certification, specimen grossing, quality control, preventative maintenance