Histology Technician II IHC

University Of Southern California

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 38 - 49

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The USC Keck School of Medicine is seeking to hire a full-time Immunohistochemistry Technician II who will be responsible for performing technical procedures and tasks supporting the day-to-day operations
of the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Laboratory within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory addition he/she will provide technical expertise to ensure proper functioning of these divisions for optimal quality efficiency productivity and turnaround times.

Specific Job-Related Duties:

Performs high complexity testing and advanced histopathology procedures and staining techniques by accurately identifying the proper control tissues and antibodies to be used.

Offers expertise in all areas of the Immunohistochemistry Laboratory to include but not limited to: H&E special stains Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Electron microscopy (EM)immunofluorescent (IF) and CISH staining.
Ensures that all required solutions and chemicals are properly prepared and that automatedlaboratory equipment is in working order.
Serves as the resource for coordination of research projects test validation and clinical testimplementation activities in the department.
Develops new Immunohistochemistry (IHC) antibody protocols.
Responsible for Quality Metrics to improve the value of patient care.
Responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable state and federal regulatoryagencies.

The Keck School of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is one of the largest pathology departments in the United States. The Department aims to shape the future of pathology as it will be practiced in community hospitals academic medical centers and clinical laboratories throughout the country. The Department is growing very rapidly and there is a great opportunity for advancement in the Anatomic Pathology Laboratories.

The University offers a competitive salary package

Hourly range:

The hourly rate range for this position is $38.69 - $49.98. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Related undergraduate study

Minimum Certifications: Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification required from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Minimum Experience: 3 years
Addtional Experience Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience

Preferred Education: Bachelors degree

Preferred Certifications: ASCP issued Immunohistochemistry (QHIC) certification
Preferred Experience: 5 years

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Specific Job-Related Duties:

Performs high complexity testing and advanced histopathology procedures and staining techniques by accurately identifying the proper control tissues and antibodies to be used.

Offers expertise in all areas of the Immunohistochemistry Laboratory to include but not limited to: H&E special stains Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Electron microscopy (EM)immunofluorescent (IF) and CISH staining.
Ensures that all required solutions and chemicals are properly prepared and that automatedlaboratory equipment is in working order.
Serves as the resource for coordination of research projects test validation and clinical testimplementation activities in the department.
Develops new Immunohistochemistry (IHC) antibody protocols.
Responsible for Quality Metrics to improve the value of patient care.
Responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable state and federal regulatoryagencies.