**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** **This role is eligible for up to $7,500 sign on bonus for a two-year commitment. You must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements to the terms and conditions of the offer. Former associates of six month or less are not eligible.** + Benefits from Day One + Paid Days Off from Day One + Student Loan Repayment Program + Career Development + Whole Person Wellbeing Resources + Mental Health Resources and Support + Pet Insurance* **Our promise to you:** Joining UChicago AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better. **Schedule:** Full Time **Shift:** Night - 10 pm to 6:30 am **Location:** 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD, La Grange, 60525 **The role youll contribute:** Processes specimens for pathologic diagnosis, tissue fixation, processing, preparing and staining slides for microscopic examination by the pathologist. **The value youll bring to the team:** + Performs analytical activities related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens + May prepare specimens utilized for research requests + May transport specimens to/from collection sites and is responsible for shipment of specimens to/from collaborator sites; takes the necessary training to ensure compliance under federal/state /regulatory guidelines + Ensures special stains are performed on tissues, as needed + May perform special staining, maintaining solutions and documents quality control + Follows established procedures to collect and process biological specimens for analysis + May register, order, and accession pathology specimens into computer systems + Adheres to safety requirements and appropriately handles and disposes chemicals + Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment + May have technical skills and aptitudes related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, coverslipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens performed in department or work area assigned + May be required to assist pathologist with frozen section preparations + May be required to utilize automated Histology equipment properly according to lab procedures and manufacturers instructions + May assist in procedural areas with specimen collection such as Fine Needle Aspirations + May assist with preparation of Cytology specimens + May perform Immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing Qualifications **The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:** + High School Grad or Equiv Required + Associate in related field in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) OR equivalent education experience. Clinical laboratory technology from an accredited institution OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Clinical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024. Preferred + One or more years of Work Experience Preferred + Ability to prepare tissue specimens to confirm patient diagnoses + Ability to perform complex histological procedures, record and analyze data, and maintain/repair instruments + Up-to-date knowledge of specimen handling, ranging from accession to specimen storage + Knowledge of medical terminology + Ability to maintain safety standards and comply with government regulations in laboratory practices + Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary as well as general histology practice + Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English + Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office + Histotechnician (HTASCP) Preferred + Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - License Preferred + Medical Laboratory Technician (MLTASCP) Preferred This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location. **Category:** Laboratory **Organization:** UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange **Schedule:** Full-time **Shift:** 3 - Night **Req ID:** 25028876 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.