• Address: Oceanside, CA 92049 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/15/09
• Job Type: Full-time

Our Client, is a fast-growing clinical laboratory focused on a complete offering of diagnostic medical services for patients with blood and other related cancers. Currently, we have an open position in our Oceanside area facility for a:
Senior Clinical Lab Technician- Histology
Summary

The Senior Clinical Lab Technician/Histologist will prepare and stain sections from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue specimens for routine and special procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Note: other duties may be assigned.

* Develops laboratory procedures as well as implements and maintains quality control plans.
* Ensures compliance with all regulatory procedures, standards and regulations.
* Performs microtomy, automated and manual staining, and microdissection.
Qualifications
* Demonstrate knowledge, technique, and competence in the field of Histotechnology and Immunohistochemistry.
* Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems.
* Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* A broad experience in IHC assay optimization and a high degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.
Education and Experience
* Graduation from a NAACLS accredited histotechnology program and/or have 10 - 15 years experience in routine histology, special stains and immunohistochemistry.
* ASCP certification preferred.
We offer an attractive compensation package, including competitive salaries, comprehensive employee benefits & stock options.