Precision for Medicine

Global CRO for precision medicine trials

Registered Histotechnician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USA$30.05 - $45.05In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A BA/BS degree and 0–2+ years of related experience are required.
Must hold an ASCP Histologist (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification, or be eligible for HT certification and obtain it within six months of hire.
Must have visual acuity and above-average dexterity.
May come into contact with viral and bacterial infections, blood-borne pathogens, and toxic substances.
Must be capable of moderate walking, standing, and/or sitting; able to lift or carry up to 20 pounds or push or pull up to 50 pounds; and able to bend and stoop, with normal or corrected vision, hearing, and manual dexterity.
Must be able to read, write, speak fluently, and comprehend English.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Monitor project quality control and print slides and cassettes.
Perform grossing tasks when qualified.
Load, change, clean, and troubleshoot tissue processors.
Spawn, trim, and embed tissue.
Perform routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and glass or film coverslipping.
Create tissue microarrays (TMAs) manually and by automated methods.
Perform microtomy at various thicknesses according to project requirements, obtain curls at various thicknesses, and section TMAs.
Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) on platforms including Dako Autostainer, Dako Omnis, Leica BOND III, and Ventana BenchMark ULTRA; perform validations, assay transfer and development, and concentration and dilution work.
Perform pipetting.
Scan digital slides and perform image quality control.
Verify control slides by identifying tissue structures and their staining characteristics.
Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits.
Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
Organize work and activities to maximize productivity.
Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with policies and procedures of regulatory agencies and respond appropriately to necessary workplace changes.
Assess situations, consider alternatives, and independently choose an appropriate course of action.
Comply with organizational and departmental policies and procedures, participate in programs and activities that support the laboratory's mission, and take responsibility for professional growth and development.
Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), safety, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate degree, graduation from a certified Histology program, or equivalent is preferred.

Position Summary:

The Registered Histotechnician will be responsible for consistent accuracy throughout the processing of tissue sections; while demonstrating efficient work habits and flexibility.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Project quality control monitoring, slide printing, cassette printing
Qualified for grossing tasks
Experience loading, changing, cleaning, and troubleshooting tissue processors
Spawning, trimming, and embedding tissue
Perform routine H&E staining followed by glass/film coverslipping
TMA creation, both manually and automated
Strong microtomy experience-various thickness per project requirements, ability to obtain curls at various thickness, TMA sectioning
IHC Experience: various platforms (Dako Autostainer, Dako Omnis, Leica BOND III, and Ventana BenchMark ULTRA), validations, assay transfer, assay development, concentrations/dilutions
Pipetting
Digital slide scanning, quality control of images
Verify control slides by identifying tissue structures and their staining characteristics
Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits
Routine equipment cleaning/maintenance tasks
Organize work and activities to achieve maximum productivity
Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with laboratory personnel and staff at all levels
Maintain a safe working environment, compliant with established policies and procedures of regulatory agencies, and responds positively to necessary changes in the workplace
Demonstrate the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and independently choose appropriate course of action
Comply with organization and department policies and procedures, participate in programs and activities to achieve the mission of the laboratory, and assume responsibility for professional growth and development
Responsible compliance with all OSHA, CLIA, CAP, safety, and HIPAA regulations
Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

BA/BS degree and 0-2+ years of related experience
Histologist (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) or HT certification eligible with certification obtained within 6 months of hire

Other Required:

Visual acuity and above average dexterity
At times may come in contact with viral and bacterial infections, exposure to blood borne pathogens and occasional exposure to toxic substances
Capable of a moderate amount of walking, standing, and/or sitting
Ability to stand, sit, walk, minimum lifting (no more than 20 lbs.), bending, stooping, normal or corrected visual, hearing and good manual dexterity are required
Ability to lift or carry no more than 20 pounds or pull or push no more than 50 pounds
Ability to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

Associate degree or graduate of a certified Histology program or equivalent preferred

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$30.05—$45.05 USD

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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

Reasonable estimate of the current range 30.05 - 45.05 USD

About the Company

Precision for Medicine

Global CRO for precision medicine trials

Precision For Medicine is a global clinical research organization (CRO) that helps life sciences companies run clinical trials from early to regulatory approval. It specializes in precision medicine, focusing on oncology, cell and gene therapy, and rare diseases. The company combines clinical trial services with specialty laboratory work and data sciences to improve speed, reduce costs, and increase the likelihood of success in bringing therapies to patients. It differentiates itself by integrating advanced technologies and data-driven biostatistics with specialized labs to support end-to-end trials across all stages. Its goal is to enable faster, more cost-efficient development of targeted therapies that meet regulatory requirements and reach patients in need.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding: $225M
Headquarters: Bethesda, MD
Founded: 2012

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