Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Prepares processes cuts and stains histology sections to be diagnosed by a Pathologist or investigator.

Job Description

• Prepares histology sections by processing tissue and embedding cutting and staining prepared sections.
• Performs special techniques such as immunohistochemical techniques and stains and cutting of frozen tissue.
• Prepares and changes solutions and reagents.
• Performs general maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains supply and chemical inventories.
• Cleans and prepares staining set and conducts quality control.
• Performs record keeping and clerical support functions.
• Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects as needed.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist hand or finger movement.

Equipment:

• Lab/research equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Histology Technician (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Equivalent of two years college education in biology chemistry clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnologist (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Eye-Hand Coordination Histological Techniques

Grade

C08-H

Salary Range

$20.57 - $30.84 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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