Histology Technician

UC Davis

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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

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The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer