Histotechnologist - Pathology Research

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Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

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Ready to dive into the fascinating world of tissue transformation? As a Histotechnologist in Pathology Research, you'll be the skilled artisan behind the microscope, preparing tissue specimens that help physicians unlock the secrets of how our bodies work. Under general supervision and following established procedures, you'll transform raw tissue samples into beautifully prepared slides that reveal critical information about tissue and organ function, disease progression, and patient health. You'll mix up chemical concoctions, master the art of frozen section processing, and tackle whatever other exciting challenges come your way!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and process tissue specimens with precision and care to enable accurate microscopic evaluation by physicians
• Mix, prepare, and maintain dyes and chemical solutions that bring tissue samples to life
• Process frozen sections with skill and attention to detail
• Perform related laboratory duties as needed to support pathology research excellence

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Completion of accredited bachelor's degree program in chemical, physical, biological science, medical technology or clinical laboratory science, and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program
  • OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, AND 1 year of full time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 1 year research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada
  • OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, and HT(ASCP) certification, with 6 months full time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 6 months full time research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada
  • OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military histotechnician training course.
• At least one (1) year of supervised training in a clinical laboratory in histologic techniques to perform tissue staining procedures and the processing of bone marrow specimens preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a histotechnologist, preferred.