At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.

Our Values:

We Seek A Better Way: We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
We Are Stronger Together: We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
We Care Deeply: We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.

The Position

The Histology Technician II performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic examination by pathologists. Core duties include sample management specific to site operations, performing staining procedures, equipment maintenance, sample capture, and/or supporting digital pathology. The role requires proficiency in all aspects of microtomy, ensuring compliance with state and national regulatory standards, and effective collaboration with laboratory teams, pre-analytical staff, and pathologists. Flexibility in scheduling and section assignments is essential to meet laboratory needs.

*This is a non-exempt, onsite role with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 1:00pm-9:30pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The main duties and responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

Prepares microscopic slides for diagnostic purposes, including processing, embedding, microtomy, and/or mounting of paraffin-embedded samples.
Assists in training new personnel and may perform competency assessment.
Responsible for specimen reconciling, sample return, sample capture, and ensuring quality throughout the pre-analytical processes; other duties as assigned, (if performed at the specific laboratory location).
Performs and quality review of routine H&E staining.
Recut blocks as requested by the Pathologist in a manner that meets TAT and quality expectations.
Maintains histology equipment per laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturer recommendations.
Files paraffin blocks and microscope slides; pulls slides/ blocks from storage, as requested.
Prepares and monitors solutions and reagents for the automated stainers.
Participates in projects, research, and validation activities as assigned.
Restocks the laboratory to ensure appropriate inventory levels as maintained to meet workload.
Maintains equipment and quality records in a manner that meets laboratory and compliance standards; ensures records are accurate and available for audits and review.
Must be able to troubleshoot areas of processing, microtomy, staining and equipment.
Performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance.
Understands and follows all safety guidelines.
Participates in all continuing education programs required to keep certification current, if applicable.
Must be able to flex schedule to accommodate workload, including weekend coverage.
Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to clients and patients.
Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements quality systems, and regulations.
May perform other assigned duties as directed by management.

Who You Are

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in a histology laboratory required, including microtomy and H&E staining