Histology Lab Operator II

• A minimum of 2+ years related experience

• 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

The Histology Lab Operator II is a member of the Histopathy Department responsible for assisting HT/HTLs in analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good condition.

Assists certified/licensed personnel in clinical patient testing in accordance with the SOP

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

Sets up equipment and assists with automated lab procedures, as applicable

Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition