TECHNICAL SPEC (Temple Health - Fox Chase Cancer Center)

A position of histotechnologist is available for the Histopathology core facility to participate in all activities of this laboratory working in close collaboration with the facility pathologists and facility histotechnologist.

The main responsibilities of this position are:

• Processing of tissues from different species such as rodents, fish and humans (this includes - Grossing, processing paraffin and frozen blocks, microtomy, cryomicrotomy, staining and mounting microscopic preparations)
• Immunohistochemistry using commercial and newly developed antibodies.
• Handling, orienting, and processing small tissues such as mouse embryos, cell pellets, and organoids for serial sectioning.
• Maintaining the Facility’s databases.

(Minimum) Requirements:

• Experience in a histology/pathology laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated abilities and experience in handling tissues for histological, pathological and embryological studies.
• Strong ability to interact easily with research and clinical staff.
• Superb time management skills.
• Be well organized and highly motivated.
• Ability to work with various personalities and manage simultaneously multiple projects and duties as well as an ability to communicate clearly are necessary assets to be successful in this position.

• ASCP certified H.T. - American Society Clinical Pathology (optional)