Histotechnician

Job Title: Histotechnician

Job Number: 36478

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description

Location: Onsite in San Diego Tuesday – Saturday 12-830pm

The Histology Technician plays a key role in preparing patient tissue samples for review under the microscope. This includes tasks such as logging, sectioning, staining, and handling FFPE specimens. In addition to bench work, this role supports broader lab operations by training staff, improving workflows and systems, supporting quality initiatives, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The position collaborates closely with teams including pathology, pre-analytics, and lab staff, with a strong focus on maintaining efficient and high-quality processes that support company goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of routine and specialized histology techniques with precision and accuracy

• Investigate and resolve histology-related issues and inquiries within the lab

• Prepare high-quality tissue sections, including grossing, processing, embedding, microtomy, and H&E staining

• Handle preparation of human tissue samples for research and diagnostic use, including paraffin-embedded specimens

• Follow quality control and quality assurance protocols to ensure consistent lab performance

• Organize slides and prepare necessary reagents such as stains, alcohols, and paraffin according to specifications

• Manage specimen accessioning through both manual processes and electronic data entry

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, following established SOPs

• Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment and report any performance concerns to the supervisor or manager

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a science-related field strongly preferred

• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification is a plus

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-complexity clinical laboratory, ideally within molecular diagnostics

• Skilled in quickly and accurately cutting and mounting high-quality tissue sections, including small biopsies

• Maintains required continuing education units per California Department of Health Services

• Strong attention to detail and precision in work

• Experience managing or mentoring others is a plus

• Familiarity with a wide range of histology equipment from major manufacturers is beneficial
  

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive hand, arm, leg, and finger movements (typing, writing, lab work)

• Primarily a seated role, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and movement throughout the lab

• Regular verbal communication and hearing required

• Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds

• Exposure to a typical office and laboratory environment