Histology Technician

Histology Technician

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

MDentistry: advancing health through education, service, research and discovery. MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion. The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:

Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.

Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Why Work at Michigan?

The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our school can be found on our website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.

A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after the first year of employment.

Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.

Life insurance.

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Work-life programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.

Responsibilities *

Maintain accurate records of quality assurance and quality control for each completed project.

Perform grossing of tissue samples, knowledge of all aspects of all tissue types.

Paraffin processing of tissue samples.

Paraffin embedding/ OCT embedding.

Microtomy.

Staining / special staining.

Cover slipping.

Daily maintain paraffin tissue processor, paraffin embedding system and all staining set ups.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications *

An Associate's degree in relevant science and HT ASCP certification or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

0-2 years of experience.

Knowledge of all aspects of Surgical Pathology (i.e. grossing, microtomy, immunohistochemistry, special stains, electron microscopy, etc.).

Professional and collegial communication skills necessary to work closely with peers in an academic teamwork environment.

Receptive to and ability to adapt quickly to change.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desired Qualifications *

Associate's degree, HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification.

Lean knowledge and application desirable.

Knowledge of School of Dentistry policies and procedures.

Work Locations

This position is located in the School of Dentistry at 1011 N University Ave.

Additional Information

***** This is a part-time/20 hours per week, 9-month term-limited positionwithapossibleextensionbaseduponperformance andavailablefunding.The pro-rated 50% FTE or 20 hours per week salary range is $24,000-$30,000

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

250592

Working Title

Histology Technician

Job Title

Histology Technician

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

School Dentistry

Department

DENT Office of Research

Posting Begin/End Date

6/19/2024 - 6/26/2024

Salary

$48,000.00 - $60,000.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

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