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location: Shelton, Connecticut
job type: Contract
work hours: 11 to 7
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Specimen Preparation & Accessioning: Perform routine and non-routine activities for the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing, ensuring accurate accessioning, labeling, and patient identification integrity.
- Gross Description: Describe the macroscopic (gross) anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, accurately documenting all measurements, weight, volume, lesions, markings, and sutures.
- Tissue Dissection: Dissect surgical specimens and meticulously prepare tissues for subsequent histologic processing (fixation, embedding, etc.).
- Quality & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards, ensuring compliance with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
- Pathologist Interaction: Interact directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection and description activities, particularly for defined specimen types requiring direct supervision.
- Problem Resolution: Proactively identify issues that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting and immediately correct the problems or notify the technical supervisor/manager.
- Cross-Training: May receive training to perform basic Histology functions (e.g., embedding, microtomy, routine/special stains) if all personnel requirements are met.
- Documentation: Complete all required associated paperwork and maintain a clean, well-organized work area.
qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a relevant science field, with required coursework including:
- Chemical Sciences (minimum 6 credit hours)
- Biological Sciences (minimum 6 credit hours)
- Additional mixture of sciences (e.g., Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology - 24 credit hours)
- Regulatory Compliance: Meets all requirements as outlined in the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Tissue Gross Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
- Histotechnician License (If Applicable): Must possess a valid license issued by the New York State Education Department (NYS SED) to practice as a certified histotechnician if required, or an equivalent license from the jurisdiction in which the laboratory is located.
- For Candidates Outside of NYS (or without an NYS license): Must meet the educational requirements for a Histotechnician, which includes successful completion of an associate's (or higher) degree in an accredited histotechnician program or a full course of study in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences.
- Experience: 3 months to 1 year of prior Histology and/or surgical grossing experience in a clinical or academic setting.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and quality management systems.
- Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to maintain precision and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
skills: Biology, Sample Preparation, Sample Testing
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
