Histotechnologist II
Tempus
Apply to this jobWhat You’ll Do:
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Preparation of both unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks
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Maintain laboratory equipment and record maintenance regularly
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Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory
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Perform routine workflows without specific guidance
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Reliably produce quality finished product
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Assist in the development of standard operating procedures for new instruments and products
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Collaborate with other members of the Tempus Labs team
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Utilize microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper , tissue processors, and embedding centers
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Collaborate with in-house pathologists for slide quality review
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Ability to cut frozen sections using a cryostat
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Track work completed using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
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Work collaboratively with other members of the Histology team to accomplish daily cutting and staining deadlines
Qualifications:
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HT or HTL Certification required
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Associates or Bachelor's Degree
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Familiarity with Leica equipment, manual microtomes, both Leica and Roche automated IHC staining instruments
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Laboratory
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Knowledge of CAP regulations
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Experience with pathology laboratory SOPs and protocols
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Comfort with laboratory safety and training
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Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory
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Good communication and organization skills
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The expected salary range below is applicable if the role is performed from [Illinois] and may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits, depending on the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Summary
Prepare and stain slides, maintain equipment, and collaborate with team.
Job title
Histotechnologist II
Experience level
entry level
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Located in Chicago, IL; remote work not allowed
Salary
$36.50—$36.50 USD
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Chicago, IL, USA