Medical Technologist II

Job Title: Medical Technologist II

Job Location: Redwood City, CA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $41.49hr - $46.49hr

Job Overview:

The Histo Technologist I will perform skilled and accurate cutting on patient specimens under supervision, interact with sending sites and ordering physicians, perform quality control and specimen-related checks, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain stringent standards for quality to identify any issues that might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety.
• Communicate issues to the appropriate management representatives to ensure prompt resolution, as needed.
• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in histology, to include sectioning and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining under supervision.
• Perform macro-dissection of samples under supervision.
• Monitor and process workflow queues.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, and controls.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Assist in sample returns, as needed.
• Interact with internal pathologists, internal associates, and external customers in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner with high quality.
• Process specimens for research and development sponsored studies.
• Assist in the identification of opportunities for process improvements for histopathology.
• Assist in workflow, protocol, and related SOP development.
• Assist in equipment specification, installation, and maintenance.
• Provide guidance and training to research and development (R&D) staff relating to histopathology.
• Provide summary reports on process metrics, as needed.
• Contribute to corporate strategy for inspection preparation or additional regulatory approval relating to histopathology.
• Assist in running projects for development of histopathology around new product services and processes.
• Participate in tactical development projects, as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Apply strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Apply strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules.
• Utilize strong computer skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrate the ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Demonstrate the ability to work designated schedule.
• Demonstrate the ability to work overtime, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree.
• 2+ years of experience in a histology laboratory with competency in microtomy/cutting, embedding, and routine staining.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences field.
• ASCP Board of Certification, to include Histotechnician (HT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Histotechnologist (HTL) ASCP.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work standing for approximately 25% of a typical working day.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands, pinch with thumb and forefinger, turn with hand/arm, and reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
• Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities