Histology Technician II (West County) - Dermatology

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

6d • $21 - $31

About The Position

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

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 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? We’ve 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees