Electron Microscopist - Specialized Histology

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

11d • $53 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Process and section surgical specimens for examination under light and electron microscope. Examine independently or with minimal supervision cellular ultrastructure for diagnostic and research purposes with photographic and/or digital imaging documentation. Prepare frozen sections of surgical specimens, evaluate for adequacy and stain with fluorescent antibodies for diagnostic and research purposes. Attend in-house renal biopsy procedures to divide and fix tissue for various studies. Assist residents, fellows, and faculty in research projects requiring electron microscopy and immunofluorescent studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science
• 2 years of laboratory experience relative to anatomic pathology
• Ability operate and maintain medical equipment and apparatuses
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and interpret results
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to technological changes in the laboratory
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to perform tasks according to prescribed procedures
• Ability to plan, organize, develop tactical plans and set priorities
• Ability to solve technical and non-technical problems
• Ability to work effectively both as a team player and leader
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge and technical proficiency in specialty areas assigned within the laboratory
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies and procedures
• Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations
• Knowledge of mathematics general science and laboratory techniques

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• Cut both "thick and thin sections" of epoxy-embedded tissue
• Cut frozen sections using a cryostat
• Independently examine tissues in the electron microscope
• Prepare laboratory solutions, i.e. buffers, stains, fixatives, etc.
• Process and embed specimens for electron microscopy
• Produce photomicrographs or digital images of tissue ultrastructure using darkroom processing and computer imaging programs
• Stain frozen sections with fluorescent antibodies

Benefits

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
• You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
• Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree