Job Title: Histotechnician V

Location: 16001 West 9 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075
Duration: 4 months
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Possible Saturday rotation (optional)

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Position Summary

The Histotechnician V will perform routine and specialized paraffin histotechnology duties in a state-of-the-art, CAP-certified pathology laboratory. Under the guidance of a Senior or Lead Histotechnologist, this role is responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic materials while meeting established turnaround times and productivity standards.

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Key Responsibilities

• Embed, cut, stain, and process tissue samples in the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) laboratory

• Perform accurate gross description of tissue specimens

• Conduct routine and special staining techniques

• Perform and document quality control procedures for all assigned methods

• Operate laboratory instruments and equipment according to written SOPs

• Identify instrument or equipment issues and report them promptly

• Meet established turnaround time and productivity standards

• Recognize testing errors or discrepancies and assist with problem resolution

• Record, transcribe, and maintain patient test results per laboratory protocols

• Review results for accuracy and completeness prior to release in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)

• Assist colleagues in identifying and analyzing inconsistent or abnormal results

• Complete routine and STAT testing within required turnaround times

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Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related life science

• Formal Histology training from an accredited program (minimum 720 hours)

• Meets CLIA personnel standards

• State licensure where applicable (CA, FL, NY required)

• 10+ years of Histotechnician experience

• Strong skills in:

  • Microtomy

  • Grossing

  • Tissue processing

  • Embedding

  • Cutting

  • Routine and special staining techniques

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Preferred Skills

• Experience working in CAP-certified pathology laboratories

• Strong attention to detail and quality control

• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume laboratory environment

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 30.00/hr.