Histotech

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This Permanent Histologist role based in Tallahassee, FL, is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented professional looking to advance their career in histology within a supportive and well-established environment. The position offers a standard 9am to 5:30pm work shift, providing a predictable schedule conducive to work-life balance. The histologist will play a crucial role in the laboratory, responsible for preparing tissue specimens for examination by surgeons, pathologists, and other medical specialists. This involves a variety of tasks such as processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and cover-slipping tissue slides, along with performing specialized staining procedures including immunohistochemistry and frozen sections. The role demands a high degree of precision and technical skill, as accurate preparation and quality control are essential to diagnostic outcomes.

Employees in this role will be entrusted with maintaining detailed quality control documentation, handling reagents, cleaning processors and stainers, and ensuring that all laboratory protocols are adhered to. The position requires hands-on work with laboratory chemicals and reagents, so understanding safety protocols and having the ability to work carefully in a fast-paced lab environment are essential. This histologist role also involves logistical responsibilities such as labeling, correlating, distributing, and filing slides to maintain workflow efficiency.

The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, voluntary insurance options, profit sharing plans, safe harbor 401(k), salary deferral, and flexible spending accounts including dependent care and health savings accounts. This robust benefits offering reflects the company's commitment to the wellbeing and financial security of its employees.

Candidates interested in this opportunity must possess a current Florida Histotechnician or Histotechnologist license, or hold ASCP certification (HT or HTL) that qualifies them to apply for licensure. Preferred candidates will have at least two years of experience in histotechnology, demonstrating proficiency with laboratory instruments and procedures. Physical requirements include the ability to lift, carry, and push items up to 25 pounds, perform repetitive motions, and the ability to discern color accurately, all critical to safe and accurate laboratory work.

This permanent position not only offers a competitive salary but also the chance to work within a highly professional and supportive organization dedicated to excellence in healthcare diagnostics. It is an excellent opportunity for histology professionals seeking career growth, stability, and a comprehensive benefits package aligned with modern healthcare industry standards.