Histotechnologist II

University of California, Irvine • Orange, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is split between Pathology Clinical Care (20%-40%) and Experimental Tissue Resource (ETR) (60%-80%). ETR is a shared resource of the Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center and Pathology Department. It serves clinical trials histology requests, as well as human and animal tissue histology for basic research.

The Histotechnologist prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist/Researcher. The incumbent will collect, accept, and recognize specimens as they arrive in the lab; assist in the selection of appropriate fixatives; embed tissue and cut sections FFPE and frozen; and stain and mount surgical, neurological, bone marrow, and autopsy tissue sections on slides so that the presence or absence of disease may be effectively demonstrated to the Pathologist. The position requires to performs duties in Histology Clinical Laboratory as well as Experimental Tissue Resource, as needed. The incumbent maintains laboratory inventory and equipment, keeps Quality Control records of work performed, and tracks/records the work performed.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience
• A minimum of one year experience with embedding, sectioning FFPE and FROZEN specimens
• A minimum of one year experience as HT and the ability to embed cut tissue and perform special stains
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn to use electronic medical records and inventory systems
• ASCP certified histotechnician

Responsibilities

• Collect, accept, and recognize specimens as they arrive in the lab
• Assist in the selection of appropriate fixatives
• Embed tissue and cut sections FFPE and frozen
• Stain and mount surgical, neurological, bone marrow, and autopsy tissue sections on slides
• Performs duties in Histology Clinical Laboratory as well as Experimental Tissue Resource, as needed
• Maintains laboratory inventory and equipment
• Keeps Quality Control records of work performed
• Tracks/records the work performed

Benefits

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed