Job Title: Histology TechnicianJob Description Assist in surgery by helping the surgeon slice very thin tissue sections of frozen skin until they reach an unaffected area. Take the tissue samples to the lab, prepare the slides by embedding, cutting tissue if needed, staining, and putting cover slips on slides for analysis by a pathologist. Perform complex histological procedures using techniques such as grossing, staining, drying, and freezing to preserve and test samples. Prepare tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to obtain a patient diagnosis. Accession and gross tissue specimens. Process specimens including embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping, and filing. Prepare slides using specified stain to enhance visibility under a microscope. Trim tissue specimens into blocks and fix tissue in fixing solution or formalin. Examine slides under microscope to detect deviations from the norm and report abnormalities. Record and analyze data. Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions. Preserve and store samples per established policies and procedures. Maintain, clean, and repair equipment and instruments as per established procedures and manufacturer’s instructions. Establish and monitor quality control programs and perform required quality control, maintenance, and quality assurance. Hard Skills + Grossing + Staining + Drying + Freezing samples + Histology + CLIA + Pathology Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in San Diego, California. Work Environment Fast-paced histology/pathology lab with like-minded individuals. Assigned to one physician completing at least 5-15 MOHS surgeries a night. PM shift work. Expected to be in lab coats and maintain cleanliness. Quick moving environment with an expectation to get slides on ice ASAP to prevent expiration. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.