Histotechnologist I
- Pay
- $34 per hour
- Location
- Chicago, IL · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 21 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- microtomy
- histology staining
- LIMS
- cryostat sectioning
Also useful
- CAP regulations
- pathology lab SOPs
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
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What You’ll Do
- Preparation of both unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks
- Utilize microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper, tissue processors, and embedding centers
- Determine appropriate block orientation and alignment, knife angles, and settings to obtain representative sections
- Maintain specimen integrity through proper identification of samples, slides and folders
- Cut frozen sections using a cryostat, stain samples for pathologists to review
- Collaborate with in-house pathologists and pathology lab coordinators for slide quality review
- Track work completed using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Maintain laboratory equipment and record maintenance regularly
- Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory
- Perform routine workflows without direct guidance
- Reliably produce quality finished products
- Work collaboratively with other members of the Histology team to accomplish daily cutting and staining deadlines
- Communicate effectively with pathologists, members of the histology team, and other associated teams as relates to workflow needs
- Seek assistance from the lead, supervisor, and/or manager when problems or mistakes arise
- Report issues with instrumentation, samples, or the lab itself in a timely manner
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification not required
- Associates preferred
- Previous histology experience required
- Laboratory
- Knowledge of CAP regulations
- Experience with pathology laboratory SOPs and protocols
- Comfort with laboratory safety and training
- Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory
- Good communication and organization skills
Pay and benefits
The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
From Tempus's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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