Histotechnician Sr

University of Vermont Health Network • Burlington, VT

20d • $32 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for accurate routine and STAT tissue processing, including embedding, microtomy, mounting, staining, and labeling. Performs routine and special histology processing, including advanced histochemical and immunohistochemical testing. Provides guidance to Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, and support staff in routine technical areas and serves as a resource person. Recognizes and troubleshoots procedural, instrument, and quality-control problems, and notifies the Charge Histotechnologist, R&D Tech, or Supervisor. Follows guidelines to correct problems or errors. This is a per diem, bargaining-union position with no committed hours and no benefits eligibility. The role is not open to work visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate science field.
• HTL certification.
• Three years of experience in a histology laboratory similar to UVM Medical Center.

Nice To Haves

• Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate routine and STAT tissue processing, including embedding, microtomy, mounting, staining, and labeling.
• Perform routine and special histology processing, including advanced histochemical and immunohistochemical testing.
• Guide Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, and support staff in routine technical areas and serve as a resource person.
• Recognize and troubleshoot procedural, instrument, and quality-control problems.
• Notify the Charge Histotechnologist, R&D Tech, or Supervisor of problems.
• Follow guidelines to correct problems or errors.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior