"Histologic Assistant"

Job Details

Extended Job Title
Histologic Assistant

Position Description
This position is responsible for providing technical support in the histology laboratory to include receiving and handling of diagnostic patient tissue samples. Receives and accessions gross tissue specimens and prepares for analysis. Performs frozen sectioning of fresh tissue and decalcifies bone specimens. Sorts and discards unused tissue samples. Maintains laboratory equipment. Prepares fixative and reagents and recycles used reagents. Maintains documentation procedures that are required to insure quality and continuity of laboratory work. Specimen collection; tissue embedding; microtomy; routine H&E staining; slide coverslipping; tissue processing; performing special stains and immunohistochemistry staining; computer entry. Maintains documentation procedures that are required to insure quality and continuity of Laboratory work. Maintains accurate filing of paraffin blocks and slides for later retrieval. Adheres to the Institutional and departmental safety polices.

Requisition ID
43183BR

Travel Required
None

Pay Grade Maximum
$25.50

Major/Essential Functions
Operate and maintain a variety of laboratory instrumentation including surgical instruments (scalpels, forceps, etc) tissue processors, and chemical recyclers.

Grant Funded?
No

Pay Grade Minimum
$15.00

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a limited grossing technician training program (supervised and documented) detailing 100 samples per biopsy type.
• 2-3 years of experience preferred.

Department
Pathology Dept Lbk Genl

Required Attachments
Resume / CV

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Shift
Other

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma. College course work in chemistry and/or biology preferred. Some course work in histology preferred.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No