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Histopathology Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 39 days ago
On-site Manchester, NH $57K – $91K Apply by Aug 25, 2026 General Health Science INTJINTPISFJISTJ Healthcare
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This Histopathology Technologist position is in the Pathology and Laboratory Service at the VA Manchester Healthcare System located at the Manchester, New Hampshire location. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.
What You'll Do
- →The duties of this Histopathology Technologist include, but are not limited to: Receives and/or obtains specimens using appropriate techniques, maintaining proper identification.
- →Performs all elements of gross examination and sectioning of all types of surgical pathology specimens.
- →Prepares specimens for analysis according to the specifications of the procedure.
- →Handles all types of human tissue which may include receiving, checking, accepting, timing, logging, storing and/or shipping, if necessary.
- →Provides technical guidance to ensure all tissues are properly oriented when embedding them, according to established procedures and depending on the type of specimen being prepared (e.g., shave biopsies on edge; core biopsies to demonstrate the maximum amount of tissue).
- →Accessions and prepares all cytological specimens including sputa, body secretions, fluids, Thin-Preps, and fine needle aspirates.
- →The incumbent exercises all required safety guidelines and works with great care in handling the specimens and uses personal protective equipment including face shields, goggles, masks, gloves, aprons, and laboratory coats.
- →Prepares frozen tissue sections for special immunological studies which includes selecting, freezing, cutting (microtomy) and staining tissue for rush/stat (Frozen Section) exam by the Pathologist.
- →Employs the cryostat.
- →Investigation and resolution of problems related to surgical pathology.
- →Teaches and trains other laboratory personnel to perform cutting and staining techniques as it pertains to the scope of Manchester Histology Department.
- →Maintains QA files of blocks and slides needed to perform special stains in the laboratory.
- →The incumbent can troubleshoot all problems with special staining procedures and implements changes.
- →All decisions involving tissue preparation for light microscopy are determined through experience and knowledge of histopathology.
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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- ✓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 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 47f71a9b-9090-4809-aef5-a493c23afcaf
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