Histotechnologist II (Monday-Friday Onsite)

The Histotechnologist II is responsible for performing skilled and accurate processing of patient specimens under the direction and supervision of the Histology Laboratory Manager and Pathologists. The Histotechnologist II will interact with internal cross functional teams, perform quality control and specimen-related checks and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements.The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain stringent standards for quality, identifying any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and immediately communicating these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for prompt resolution.Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in Histology including microtomy, H&E staining, and immunohistochemistryTrain on workflow queues.Prepare reagents, solutions and controls.Perform and document equipment maintenance and calibration.Assist in sample returns, as necessary.Interact with Pathologists and cross functional team members to ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner with high quality.Process specimens for research and development sponsored studies.Assist in technical troubleshooting and identification of opportunities for process improvements for Histopathology.Assist in identifying issues and perform root cause analysis and document the corrective actions in accordance to Quality System procedures.Assist in workflow, protocol and related SOP development.Assist and participate in internal and external audits.Assist in training in new laboratory personnelAble to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.Ability to work as part of a team.Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed.Strong computer skills.Ability to work designated schedule.Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.