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Histopathology Technician (Advanced)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-site Ann Arbor, MI $56K – $72K Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Pathology Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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Ann Arbor, Michigan Veterans Health Administration is hiring an Advanced Histopathology Technician. Advanced Histopathology Technicians have a high level of responsibility for technical oversight and are expected to carry out assigned tasks of considerable difficulty independently
What You'll Do
- →Advanced Histopathology Technicians have a high level of responsibility for technical oversight and are expected to carry out assigned tasks of considerable difficulty independently.
- →The technician will have the responsibility for performing difficult specialized histological, histochemical and Immunohistochemical procedures as well as developing, modifying, or adapting new staining methods or techniques, improving existing methods as necessary for routine histochemical procedures.
- →The technician is responsible for troubleshooting issues with instruments and resolving problems.
- →For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
- →Functions: -Determine pre-analytical requirements for complex specialized tissue targeted for advanced studies in Surgical Pathology and Cytology.
- →Ability to calculate cold is chemictime on possible Molecular and Immunohistochemistry testing for which it is required.(Her2Neu). -Independently identify Anatomic Pathology specimens which may be undergo Molecular(PDL-1, PGD etc....) testing in the future.
- →Determine optimal fixation time and processing schedule using technical judgement factors require estimated size and density of specimen, penetration rate of fixative and previous use of processing reagents.
- →Instruct staff on processing.
- →Consult with clinicians and their support staff as to proper procurement, fixation, submission and labeling of Anatomic Pathology specimens for diagnosis.
- →Independently analyze and evaluate tests ordered and test results; work with clinicians and pathologist as need to reach resolution and provide the best possible patient care.- Coordinate complex molecular testing methods from multiples requestors.
- →Ensure all pre-analytical requirements have been met; select and request the appropriate test to be performed; work with reference laboratories to ensure cost containment.
- →Perform complex embedding of surgical and cytology specimens.
- →Example: Exhibit technical knowledge to grossly section temporal artery specimens at time of embedding to exhibit lumen; orientate multiple minute biopsy specimens on the same plane; embedding descemet membrane cell blocks; re-embedding specimens, grossly evaluate the specimen and recognize area of possible abnormality and embed to provide microscopic observation of abnormal areas.
- →Ability to independently identify and orientate tissue to exhibit diagnostic tissue components and orientation placed indicator markings.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 5818aba6-86a8-4a92-91b3-0b0370c098ed
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