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Histotechnologist II

Tempus AI·Chicago, Illinois

$37 - $37/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Prepare unstained and routine H&E stained slides from paraffin embedded tissue blocks and perform frozen sections using a cryostat. Collaborate with pathologists to ensure slide quality and maintain laboratory equipment and documentation via LIMS.

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

What You’ll Do

  • Preparation of both unstained and routine hematoxylin and eosin stained slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks using: a microtome, water bath, automated stainer, automated coverslipper, tissue processors, and embedding centers
  • Determine appropriate block orientation and alignment, knife angles, and settings to obtain representative sections
  • Maintain specimen integrity through proper identification of samples, slides and folders
  • Cut frozen sections using a cryostat, stain samples for pathologists to review
  • Collaborate with in-house pathologists and pathology lab coordinators for slide quality review
  • Track work completed using a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and record maintenance regularly, authorized to troubleshoot when necessary
  • Approach work with safety and diligence and follow safety requirements of the laboratory
  • Perform routine workflows without direct guidance, evaluate workflows and make adjustments to SOPs to capture those processes
  • Reliably produce quality finished products
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the Histology team to accomplish daily cutting and staining deadlines
  • Communicate effectively with pathologists, members of the histology team, and other associated teams as relates to workflow needs
  • Notifies the lead, supervisor, and/or manager when problems or mistakes arise and may implement fixes with authorization and under direction, records issues in the incident management system
  • Report issues with instrumentation, samples, or the lab itself in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

  • ASCP HT or HTL required
  • College degree required - Associates or Bachelor's degrees
  • Previous histology experience required
  • Knowledge of CAP regulations
  • Experience with pathology laboratory SOPs and protocols ○ Comfort with laboratory safety and training
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills in the laboratory
  • Good communication and organization skills

Illinois Pay

$36.50/hour

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Requires an ASCP HT or HTL certification and an Associate or Bachelor's degree. Previous histology experience and knowledge of CAP regulations and laboratory SOPs are required.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • SOP Development
  • Specimen Integrity
  • LIMS
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Tissue Processing
  • Embedding
  • Microtomy
  • H&E Staining
  • CAP Regulations
  • Cryostat Operation

Benefits

  • Medical Benefits
  • Incentive Compensation
  • Restricted Stock Units

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$37 - $37/hr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
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Tempus AI

Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of multimodal data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and useful, Tempus provides...

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IndustryBiotechnology Research
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Illinois histology roles favor certified experience

In Illinois, Histotechnologist II openings are typically strongest in hospitals, reference labs, and pathology groups that need certified staff who can work accurately under CAP and SOP standards. This role is competitive because employers often look for ASCP HT or HTL certification, prior histology experience, and familiarity with specimen processing and quality requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification, recent histology tasks, and CAP experience before applying.

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