Histotechnician I - PART TIME
Agendia Inc.·Irvine, California
Agendia Inc.·Irvine, California
Performs histology tasks including cutting, staining, and imaging tissue sections for pathologist scoring. Maintains laboratory logs, performs equipment maintenance, and ensures a clean laboratory environment.
Description **Shift will be Monday - Friday 10: 00am-4:00pm
Performs all aspects of a Histotechnician, including cutting, staining and imaging sections. Essential
Performs histology aspects of the lab, which includes cutting fresh/frozen tissue preserved in RNA Retain and formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue, manually or automatically staining sections for H&E imaging, loading H&E slides on ScanScope for imaging and scoring by pathologist. Maintains laboratory logs so that current information is complete and readily available to staff , including clinical log sheet, ScanScope identification. Performs all aspects of lab support to ensure timely completion of samples. Reports any discrepancies to the Director of Laboratory Operations Sr. Performs various maintenance and/or housekeeping tasks to keep laboratory clean, and ensure ease of use. Cleans and fills water baths, bulk reagents, dump waste containers. Reports any malfunctions of equipment to the Director of Laboratory Operations, Sr. Washes all laboratory dishes to ensure a clean supply when needed. Performs data entry tasks in the laboratory and office when needed. The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Contacts: Internally, the Histotechnician I may interact with the areas within the Education: High School diploma or equivalent Skills and Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have a basic understanding of general laboratory techniques. Basic understanding of workflow for all of Anatomic Pathology (AP). Able to demonstrate initiative, balanced assertiveness and team orientation. Able to demonstrate excellent time management skills. Basic skills in microtomy, tissue embedding and must be able to complete these skills in an efficient manner. Ability to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals. Ability to operate equipment with sufficient proficiency to successfully execute test procedures. Computer skills and laboratory automation knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position requires no supervisory responsibilities. Environment/Safety/Work Environment: General office environment. Reasonable accomadations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Adheres to Department Specific Safety Guidelines. Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 15 pounds. All candidates must take a color vision test.
Market context
California healthcare employers often seek histotechnicians for anatomic pathology labs, and part-time openings can be especially competitive when schedules are flexible and technical skills are current. This role typically stands out for hands-on microtomy, tissue embedding, and color vision requirements, so candidates should review the lab’s workflow expectations and confirm they meet the listed qualifications. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you assess fit faster.
