Histology Manager Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

SNA International seeks a bright, collaborative Histology Technician with a strong work ethic and five (5) years of experience working in a histology laboratory to join the team at Armed Forces Medical Examiner's System in Dover, DE. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The contractor will provide a qualified histology technician with at least five (5) years of histological experience and capable in performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a histology technician.
• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures to include at a minimum:
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
• Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissue specimens.
• May be required to cut frozen sections on a cryostat.
• Ability to prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory's QC policies and documents all QC activities; has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Perform filing of paperwork.
• May be required to dispose of signed out tissue.
• Maintain Histology laboratory and meet all AFMES accreditation standards.
• Or other Histological duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Proven track record as a current or former histology technician with at least five (5) years of histological experience and a proven record in all activities performed in a histology laboratory.
• Knowledge and experience in filing techniques; administrative typing; preparing and editing technical or general documentation using various software packages such as the Microsoft Suite including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Windows.
• Experience in the transcription of documents, data entry, and preparing and editing management support documentation.
• Possess the understanding of the difference in processing acceptable and unacceptable embedding, cutting and staining of tissues specimens.
• Candidates must be US citizens and able to pass a NAC-I Security Background Investigation.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter that outlines why you should be considered for this position and position level. CVs without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls. SNA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.