**Description** Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Location - Plainsboro, NJ Hours: Day Shift/ 40 hours p/ week/ Mon - Fri - **Summary:** + Performs complex procedures within the Histopathology Laboratory, including routine histotechnology, immunohistochemistry, special stains and cytology preparation, as well as other duties as assigned. Must be capable of completing assigned tasks in a timely manner using standard operating procedures and techniques established by the department. **Responsibilities:** + Must demonstrate a working knowledge of all aspects of Histotechnology i.e., embedding, microtomy in paraffin and frozen sections, routine and special staining, cytology specimen preparation and staining, and immunohistochemistry Maintains a complete knowledge and understanding of all standard operating procedures within the department from the processing of specimens through to the delivery of the finished diagnostic slide. Maintains a working knowledge of all instrumentation and monitors the associated QA/QC/PM and troubleshooting as assigned by the Anatomic Pathology Supervisor. Maintains compliance with Laboratory policies and procedures, including quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control, and standard precautions at all times. Is capable of communicating effectively with all laboratory colleagues, house-wide staff, physicians, outreach facilities and offices, and reference laboratories with a high level of professionalism. **Credentials:** + American Society for Clinical Pathology (Required) + Histology Technologist (Required) **Education or Equivalent Experience:** + 5 years experience in a Histology Lab + Histotechnology Certification HT/HTL ( ASCP) _- required_ + Good computer skills required + Knowledge of MS Word And Excel _preferred_ We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. REQNUMBER: 261516