Histotechnologist Ii

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**NeoGenomics has an opening for **a** **Histotechnologist** II** **who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.**

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**Position** **Summary**:
Under general supervision of the Senior Operations Manager, the Histotechnologist II will precisely and accurately perform a variety of routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures. The Histotechnologist II will research, troubleshoot, and resolve histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory. This position requires the production of the highest quality of embedding, microtomy, tissue grossing, tissue processing, H&E staining, special staining and IHC staining.

This is an intermediate level role in Histotechnologist job category. Employees in this position perform a full range of technical procedures in the preparation of tissue specimens for Histology, IHC and MultiOmyx.

**_ This _**_role_**_ will be _**_a _**_Cambridge, UK _**_-based_**_ _**_position_**_. _**_
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**Core Responsibilities**:

- Receives specimens of tissue and ensures proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
- Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
- Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to established SOP’s
- Prepares tissue specimens with chemicals, slicing, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis
- Embeds processed tissue in paraffin
- Performs fresh tissue grossing and tissue processing
- Performs cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated
- Performs all special stain procedures according to established guidelines
- Performs IHC staining on all automated platforms
- Performs filing of finished blocks and slides
- Helps maintain acceptable productivity, TAT and workflow
- Reports problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment, and supplies to the department supervisor or lead technologist to ensure timely resolution
- Responds promptly to pathologists, technologists, and administrative requests
- Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required. Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests
- Demonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback
- Attends monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings
- Participates in quality control initiatives. Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory institutions
- Works on developing new IHC assays with IHC Science team

**Position Objectives**:

- Achieves desired level of competency and accuracy for the main department processes and responsibilities of assigned position, as defined in established SOP’s, within 6 months
- Meets or exceeds productivity expectations
- Reports quality results with limited errors
- Maintains satisfactory results on all department specific competency assessments
- Works productively and efficiently to achieve company and departmental goals
- Communicates effectively with all levels of staff
- Adheres to NeoGenomics Laboratories core values, safety, compliance, and Company policies and procedures

**Education**:
Associates degree in the field and complete a one-year internship or complete a long-term training program in a histopathology lab

**Experience**:

- A minimum of four (4) to nine (9) years of equivalent experience as a Histotechnologist preferred

**Qualification Requirements**:

- Solid understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis on department specific techniques
- Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
- Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
- Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds (22kg)

**Certificate Compliance Requirements**: