Job Location: Bakersfield, CA
Schedule: Monday- Friday 3am-11:30am
Pay Range: $47,840 - $62,400/year - Relocation assistance available!
Qualifications:
2 - 4 years of Histology experience
Preferred ASCP HT Certification
Associate's degree in biology or related field (Preferred)
Intermediate computer skills
Strong communication skills, verbally and written.
Manual Dexterity and strong attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
Daily cleaning and set up of work area to include instruments, waterbath, microtome, and workbench
Paraffin embedding of routine anatomical (non-Dermatology) Pathology tissue specimens.
Ability to produce quality sections of all paraffin embedded routine (no Alopecia's) anatomical Pathology tissue specimens cutting of all "levels", "recuts", "re-embeds" and stains
Basic understanding of the H&E stain
Ability to check "H&E" control for stain quality
Daily maintenance of the Prisma stainer and coverslipper retrieving correct tissue blocks and slides from storage areas
Maintain special stain control bank cutting control blocks as needed
Basic understanding of the H&E stain
Knowledge and understanding of Alcian Blue and PAS stains
Ability to troubleshoot Prisma stainer issues
Basic understanding of Histology special stains and the tissue components they stain for, use of appropriate controls.
About Nicklas Laboratory Staffing: Aligned to Laboratories. Dedicated to People. Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is the ONLY Staffing Agency founded by a Pathologists Assistant that Only Focuses on Labs!
With 12 years of laboratory experience, we specialize in placing pathologists assistants, histotechnicians/histotechnologists, cytologists, and lab leaders in travel, permanent, and temp to perm laboratory positions nationwide.
As an employee of Nicklas Laboratory Staffing, we provide employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance active on day one. We also provide you with no cost employer malpractice insurance, and a matching retirement program where you are fully vested.
This is your professional journey Nicklas Laboratory Staffing will be your Advocate. Youve worked hard to build your skills. Let us help you find the perfect opportunity to put them to use. We make the job search easy, stress-free, and tailored to what matters to you. Whether youre looking for flexibility in a travel position, or a permanent role with career growth, we are here to help you thrive.