Histology Technician I

Newcomer Supply is a medical supply company based in Waunakee, WI. We manufacture and distribute products for histology and anatomic pathology laboratories throughout the country. Newcomer Supply is looking for our next full-time Histology Technician to be a part of a dedicated team of talented, detail-oriented, laboratory technicians. This is a great opportunity for both recent graduates and experienced technicians. This position requires a candidate with a proven work history that demonstrates a high level of detail awareness, work task efficiency, accuracy, and reliability. We are a fun and hard-working team. This position is responsible for accurately sectioning and staining control slides in a production histology laboratory.

Job Type:

• Full Time, 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, day shift.

Responsibilities:

• Microtomy, cutting tissue sections to laboratory quality and efficiency standards.
• Embedding tissue in paraffin blocks.
• Coverslipping.
• Manual special staining.
• Maintaining documents and slide organization.
• Follow established procedures.

Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills.
• High level data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Goal oriented. Thrives in a work environment that requires continual improvement.
• Demonstratable skills for identifying errors and managing quality issues as they occur.
• Able to easily troubleshoot technical concerns as they arise.
• Excellent listening and communications skills.
• Eager to learn, listen, and ask questions throughout training and competency verification.
• Demonstrates professionalism throughout the workplace and with all team members.
• Excels in pressure situations and meets deadlines.
• Strives for individual and team excellence.
• Can easily do basic laboratory math.
• Ability to work well with others in a shared laboratory environment.

Education -

Experience:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred, not required.
• One year of laboratory experience is preferred, not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Work will require sitting for much of the day alternating with occasional standing tasks. Requires manual dexterity enough to manipulate and inspect product.
• Excellent handwriting.

Work Environment:

• Laboratory.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person