Histotechnician

Position Title: Histotechnician
Work Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Note: Looking for at least 2 years FFPE tissue sectioning (experience with skin required), embedding tissues (also in TMAs), processing tissues.

Position Summary:

• Tissue fixation, processing, and embedding of biological specimens.
• Sectioning tissues using microtomy techniques to prepare high-quality slides.

Background & Context:

• Supporting ongoing research projects and collaborating with pathologists within our organization's laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tissue fixation, processing, and embedding of biological specimens
• Sectioning tissues using microtomy techniques to prepare high-quality slides
• Performing routine, special staining, and IHC/IF procedures
• Whole slide scanning
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Ensuring quality control and accurate documentation of laboratory procedures
• Collaborating with pathologists and research scientists to support ongoing projects

Qualification & Experience:

• Microtomy skill
• Experience with FFPE tissue block sectioning
• Bachelors degree in histotechnology or a related field
• ASCP certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL), or eligibility to obtain certification
• Proficiency in microtomy, tissue processing, embedding, and staining techniques
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety protocols and regulatory compliance
• Exceptional attention to detail, manual dexterity, and organizational skills
• Excellent time-management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment