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Histotechnologist

Natera· Histology
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San Carlos, CAFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Performs histological preparations for Signatera Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors
  • Preparation of tissues, stained slides, microdissection, and supporting workflow tasks
  • Independently perform testing, reagent and equipment preparation after training and competency
  • Participates in validations
  • Performs qualifications of reagents
  • Monitors and performs case management; ensure all cases processed within department turnaround time (TAT) goals and investigate sample processing issues
  • Engage in EH&S initiatives such as safety audits
  • Participates in updating and creating Standard Operating Procedures
  • May serve as a general supervisor (depending on education and years of experience) and perform competencies
  • Trains staff on department procedures
  • Participates in projects and initiatives initiated by the department/external departments
  • Extensive knowledge in equipment and process troubleshooting
  • Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specifications; escalate protocol deviations to lead/supervisor
  • Provides general oversight of personnel and daily lab operations; guides new team members
  • Engages with external departments (Engineering, Biodev, Stats) to resolve issues
  • May collaborate with department leaders to streamline processes.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s or higher degree in a histotechnician program OR a bachelor’s or higher degree in chemical or biological sciences with at least 30 hours in biology and chemistry; and either one year of histology experience/training in the past 5 years OR completion of a histotechnician program training of at least nine months
  • HTL (ASCP) required
  • Science-related degree preferred
  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Must complete HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training within 30 days of hire

Skills

Required:HistologyLaboratory testing
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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