Histology Technician II (Mohs) (Part-Time) - Dermatology

Washington University in St. Louis•Creve Coeur, MO

8d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary Prepares, processes, cuts and stains histology sections to be diagnosed by a Pathologist or investigator. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 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 Driver's License: A driver's 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 one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. 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Requirements

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
Histology Technician (1 Year)

Nice To Haves

Equivalent of two years college education in biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification.
Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Histotechnologist (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Eye-Hand Coordination
Histological Techniques

Responsibilities

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.