Histotechnologist I - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Benefits information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours • Best-in-class well-being programs • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® • healthyMINDS mental health program • Vacation and Health/Flex Time • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off • FinFit financial coaching and services • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service • Employee stock purchase plan • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option • Flexible Spending Accounts • Matching gifts program • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education • Career advancement opportunities • and so much more! Job Responsibilities: • Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures. • Capable of performing all the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II. • Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples. • Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting. • Ensure proper tissue processing. • Embed processed tissue in paraffin. • Perform microtomy of embedded tissue. • Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining. • Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated. • Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures. • Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains. • Perform all special stain procedures. • May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures. • May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures. • May perform IHC testing. • Perform filing of finished blocks and slides. • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests. • Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities. • Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met. • Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations. Job Requirements • AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience • 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician • Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)