Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Histotechnician a contract opportunity with one of our clients, a leading clinical diagnostics lab and global life sciences company. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

　　Salary: $35-42/hour + shift differential

　　Work Schedule : The desired schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday (5 shifts/8-hr per shift) 1:00am to 9:30am

　　Work Location: 550 17 th Avenue Seattle WA 98122

　　Overview

　　The Histotechnician will be responsible for performing all technical duties related to the production of histo-pathological slides and grossing tissue specimens.

　　Responsibilities

　　Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam.

　　Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens.

　　Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide.

　　Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections.

　　Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures.

　　Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens.

　　Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures.

　　Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.

　　Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments.

　　Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed.

　　Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner.

　　Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.

　　Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies.

　　Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting.

　　Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed,

　　Qualifications

　　High school diploma or equivalent is required.

　　Associate or bachelor’s Degree is preferred/

　　ASCP Histology certification or equivalent is preferred.

　　Ability to meet CLIA requirements.

　　Experience with routine histology procedures and equipment.

　　Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus.

　　Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens.

　　Ability to accurately read all labels and documents.

　　Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail.

　　Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment is desirable.

　　Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocol

　　Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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　　Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.