Histotechnologist (Research Animal Resources)

About the role

The RAR Histotechnologist performs technical procedures on clinical and research pathology specimens, working closely with faculty and postdocs and other team members. This role includes maintaining laboratory safety procedures through proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials/biomedical waste, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, as well as record keeping and electronic data entry, billing for services, and ordering supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day technical procedures on clinical and research specimens.
• Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist or investigator.
• Accession and bill projects.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Program tissue processors and slide stainer.
• Perform routine histology on human and animal specimens, special stain techniques; embed specimens; prepare various staining solutions; decalcification and staining of bone specimens, operating automated slide and cassette printer, load tissue processors, and automated slide cover slipper.
• Handle wet tissue and frozen tissue sectioning.
• Perform quality assurance procedures evaluating sections as they are being sectioned and assessing stain and tissue quality after staining. Report discrepancies and initiate remediation per standard operating procedure.
• Perform related general duties changing solutions on slide stainer and tissue processors.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, do routine repairs or notify service personnel when more complex problems occur.
• Provide accurate information on work completed to ensure proper billing.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related program with at least 12 semester hours credits achieved in Biology and/or Chemistry.
• One year of laboratory experience including some histology experience.

Skills

• Anatomy and Morphology Knowledge
• Attention to Detail
• Histology
• Interpersonal Skills
• Lab Documentation
• Lab Equipment Maintenance
• Lab Quality Assurance
• Record Keeping