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Posted: 07-Jan-25
Location: Sacramento, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Allied Health
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Internal Number: 73869
UC Davis
Histology Technician
Salary or Pay Range: $28.88 - $46.46 /hourly (Department Budgeted Salary Range: Initial placement will be between $28.81/Hour - $32.51/Hour, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience)
Under general supervision, process, section and stain animal tissues for microscopic examination. Perform routine H&E, special and immunohistochemical (IHC) stains according to SOPs. Develop and/or evaluate stains with known measures and standards. Prepare histological samples for shipping. THIS IS NOT AN H1B/J1 OPPORTUNITY. Candidate must be legally permitted to work in the United States and not subject to revocation. This is not a research position. The position is located in a diagnostic laboratory where quality control and assurance as well as meticulous working habits are essential.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• B.S. degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent work experience in histology including theory and application as it specifically pertains to diagnostic testing.
• Experience in histology and basic histochemistry sufficient to understand written SOP protocols associated with the preparation of histology slides and the skills to operate the required equipment (microtome, stainer, processor).
• Knowledge of histology and basic histochemistry sufficient to understand written SOP protocols associated with the preparation of histology slides and the skills to operate the required equipment (microtome, stainer, processor).
• Familiarity with fixed animal tissues, including bone, eyes, skin, brain, etc. and knowledge to grossly identify processed tissue type to aid in the trimming and embedding processes.
• Skills to judge the quality of staining procedures and determine the reasons for differences between a good quality slide vs. a poor quality slide; investigate, troubleshoot, resolve and document actions related to assay failures and improvement of existing techniques.
• Skills to operate biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, ultracentrifuge, centrifuges, ultrasonicator, auto and manual pipettes, calculators, balances, and pH meter.
• Knowledge to handle and dispose of waste solvents and biohazardous materials.
• Skills in record management to perform computer data entry of workload and/or other information and to accurately file paraffin-embedded tissue blocks and microscope slides in alphanumeric order.
Preferred Qualifications
• ASCP certified Histotechnician or Histotechnologist
• Knowledge of laboratory/University safety protocols and safe working practices, to include disposal of waste solvents and biohazardous materials.
• Organizational skills to prioritize workload.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Key Responsibilities
• 50% - Histochemistry
• 30% - Immunohistochemistry
• 15% - Laboratory Maintenance & Quality Program
• 5% - Development
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at
Job ID# 73869
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
About UC Davis Medical Center
https://jobs.healthcareercenter.com/jobs/20954776/histology-technician
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