What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technologist position at Actalent?
Short term FMLA coverage looking to immediately hire a histotech!
Description:
- Utilize microtome to cut histology samples at high volume (300-400 blocks a day)
- Embed samples in wax paraffin blocks
- Support immunohistochemistry samples and special staining samples
- Immunohistochemistry uses antibodies to detect surface antigens and special staining is a chemical method to apply reagents to slide where different aspects of cellular structure are enhanced
- Utilize automatic stainers, nothing manual
- Cut routine samples and do recuts for rest of shift
- Core instruments used: Roche IHC ultra, Roche Benchmark special stainer, microtome, and Powerpath LIS or Cerner Millenium LIS
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Associates in life science
ASCP HLT or HT certification is preferred
microtomy experience
IHC immunohistochemistry experience
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
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About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Salary : $34 - $45
