Histology Technologist
Histology Technologist
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Job Description
Histology Technologist
Duties and Responsibilities include
- Under general supervision perform routine clinical histology testing procedures. Perform specialized techniques such as immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry related to the processing of specimens for clinical purposes. Participate in the development and implementation of new clinical histological testing procedures and clinical trial tests.
- Identify and acquire paraffin tissue blocks required for molecular testing and use these blocks to obtain an adequate amount of DNA/RNA for molecular testing. Ensure sample integrity for assays such as NGS Fusions and IGH arrangements. Responsible for communications with physicians regarding testing.
- Perform quality control quality assurance and proficiency testing. Participate in assay/instrument validations and Quality Initiatives.
- Perform processing and specialized techniques on muscle nerve and medical kidney specimens. Perform staining IHC & Immunofluorescence on these specimens. Complete accurate and timely gross examination and dictation of anatomic pathology specimens. Cassette printing bottle identification and case number designation.
Starting salary is between 28.75 31.25 per hour
Bachelors degree and one year of experience as a Histology Technician; or licensed as a Histology Technologist.
Licensed as a Histology Technologist with 2 years of handson research or clinical diagnostic experience in advanced molecular diagnostic and/or histological techniques FISH and IHC particularly using Leica instrument platforms.
Ability to use problem solving techniques in the laboratory.
Ability to communicate with other technologists and supervisors.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Ability to understand and apply rules regulations policies and procedures for clinical testing.
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.
The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race creed color religion age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression marital status national origin political opinions or affiliations genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training.
This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Page for more specific information.Veterans Preference Page
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
