Histopathology Technician

Contemporaries Inc. is a government contracting firm supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in their efforts to hire a Histopathology Technician on a long-term contract. This position supports the Laboratory of Pathology, providing histology, cytology, and autopsy services and preparing high-quality tissue sections and stains used in patient diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities

• Accession specimens in SoftPath, verify documentation and labeling, and maintain specimen integrity throughout processing.
• Perform tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy, including small biopsies and serial sections, at approximately 20-30 standard blocks per hour.
• Perform routine H&E and special stains, prepare reagents, and review slides and controls for staining quality.
• Assist with grossing procedures and process consultation specimens and cytological materials.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; maintain the frozen section room and cryostats.
• Document quality control and corrective actions, resolve technical issues, and support staff training and laboratory quality improvement.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures for human specimens, chemicals, and other hazardous materials.

Candidate Profile

• At least one year of clinical histopathology experience in a hospital or reference laboratory.
• Must be ASCP-eligible, with at least a formal training certificate from an accredited histopathology technician training program.
• Experience operating tissue processors and performing tissue embedding.
• Microtomy experience with surgical specimens, biopsies, autopsies, and macromounts.
• QC/QA experience reviewing stain quality before submitting slides to pathologists.
• Experience with manual and automated H&E staining techniques.
• Special staining experience using Leica BondMax and/or Agilent Artisan systems.

Contemporaries is a government contracting firm who has been providing HR and Staff support to both federal and private organizations for over 35 years. Specializing in Administrative and related opportunities, while also working with Scientific, IT, Legal, Research, and related opportunities.