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Histology Technician I

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Job Description - Histology Technician I

Job Title

Histology Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med Pathobiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.85 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

 

Who we are 

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.

What we want

The Histology Technician performs the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. Performs embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining procedures. Sorts and prioritizes tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or necropsy cases according to the standards required. Follows TAMU policy and procedures in accordance with lab safety.

What you need to know

Salary: $15.85/hour

Location: Location

Schedule:

  • Full-Time

  • This position may require work on University holidays

  • This position may require work on University holidays, normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Two years of related lab experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in scientific field.

  • HT (ASCP) certification

  • Ability to perform processing, cutting, embedding, staining, and coverslipping.

  • Performs QC documentation, instrument troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Communication with pathologists and residents

  • Answers questions, complete requests, and follows up with pathologists and residents

  • Monitors submission’s page and completes cases when they are ready for delivery to the pathologist.

  • Monitors slide and/or block check out requests from pathologists and residents

  • Evaluates and analyzes results by QCing slides before sending them to the pathologist and residents

Embedding

  • Sorts specimens according to priority when embedding.

  • Embeds specimens into blocks.

Preparation of Histology slides

  • Performs microtomy (cutting tissue sections) in accordance with general approved plans and procedures

  • Performs routine staining of slides using an automated stainer.

  • Plans and executes procedures (and work details) for preparing solutions for performing special staining.

Specimen Processing

  • Retrieves specimens from the Necropsy Department.

  • Receives specimens for other cases when delivered to the Laboratory.

  • Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, and infiltration with paraffin.

Equipment maintenance

  • Periodically maintains and cleans equipment as needed (microtomes, embedding unit, tissue processors, automatic stainer, and solvent recycler).

  • Records findings of equipment output through observations and measurements

Supplies

  • Uses computer equipment for controlling compiling data in order to monitor inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used

  • Places orders for replacements as required.

Training

  • Assists the supervisor in planning and supervising technical operations of the student workers 

  • Researches and catalogs reference materials requiring understanding of subject matter theory in order to better assist in training of student workers.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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