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Histotechnician II

Natera· Histology
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San Carlos, CAfull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Performs histological preparations for Signatera Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome/genome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors
  • preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection, and supporting workflow tasks
  • May independently perform testing, reagent, and equipment preparation after completion of training and competency
  • Participates in validations
  • Performs qualifications of reagents
  • Monitors and performs case management; ensures all cases are processed within department TAT goals and investigates sample processing issues
  • Actively participate in EH&S initiatives such as safety audits
  • Participates in updating and creating Standard Operating Procedures
  • May serve as the 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 all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications as needed. Escalates protocol deviation to the lead/supervisor.
  • Provides general oversight of personnel and the daily operations in the lab. Provides guidance to new team members
  • Engages with external departments such as Engineering, Biodev, Stats to resolve issues
  • May work with leaders of the department to streamline processes.

Qualifications

  • An associate's, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program OR An associate's degree, or higher, in one of the chemical or biological sciences AND - one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR- completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program OR A bachelor's, or higher, degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences, including a combination of thirty (30) hours in biology and chemistry; and either one of the following conditions: one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR- completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program
  • HT (ASCP) required.
  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training, and security training as soon as possible, but not later than the first 30 days of hire

Skills

Required:HistologyQuality control
Nice to have:SOP developmentTraining & mentoring
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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