Position Title: Histotechnician
Work Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877
Assignment Duration: 9 Months (potential for extension)
Work Arrangement: Onsite
 
Duties:

• Perform routine histology laboratory tasks, including tissue processing, embedding, microtome sectioning, slide preparation, and coverslipping in accordance with established SOPs.
• Develop, optimize, and execute routine histopathology assays, including H&E and special stains, as well as IHC/ISH based assays to support discovery and translational research needs.
• Design, run, and maintain multiplex tissue based assays (e.g., multiplex IHC/IF), ensuring assay robustness, reproducibility, and data quality.
• Support daily laboratory operations, including sample intake and tracking, reagent preparation, inventory management, equipment upkeep, and coordination of lab workflows.
• Perform routine quality control (QC) of tissue sections, stains, and digital images; document deviations and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Operate and maintain histology related instrumentation (e.g., automated stainers, microtomes, slide scanners) and coordinate servicing when needed.
• Maintain accurate experimental records, SOPs, and assay documentation in compliance with internal quality and safety standards.
• Communicate results clearly and effectively with project teams; contribute to data summaries, troubleshooting discussions, and cross functional coordination.

 
Skills:   

• Hands on experience with routine histology techniques (tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining) in a research or clinical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated experience developing and running histopathology assays, including IHC and/or ISH; multiplex assay experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of assay QC, reproducibility, and documentation requirements.
• Proven ability to support day to day lab operations in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to data integrity and high quality outputs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized, self motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting timelines.

 
Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Histotechnology, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.

 
 
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: $ 45.00/hr.