Histotechnician

Job summary

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs histological preparations for SigNat*** Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors - Duties may include, but not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection, and supporting workflow tasks - May independently perform testing, r

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• of reagents
• Monitors and performs case management; ensures all cases are processed within department TAT goals and investigates sample processing issues
• Actively participate in EH&S initiatives such as safety audits
• Participates in updating and creating Standard Operating Procedures
• May serve as the general supervisor (Depending on education and years of experience) and perform competencies
• Has an understanding of equipment and process troubleshooting
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications as needed.
• Escalates protocol deviation to the supervisor
• Provides general oversight of personnel and the daily operations in the lab.
• Provides guidance to new team members
• An associate's, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program
• An associate's degree, or higher, in one of the chemical or biological sciences AND

Responsibilities

• Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors
• may include, but not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection, and supporting workflow tasks
• May independently perform testing, reagent, and equipment preparation after completion of training and
• competency.
• Participates in validations
• Performs

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