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Histology Technician Jobs

Company

University of Utah
Address , Salt Lake City, 84112, Ut
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $18.27 - $24.04 an hour
Expires 2023-07-10
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description

The Focused Ultrasound Laboratory in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah advances focused ultrasound technologies for the treatment of cancer, chronic pain, neurological conditions, and other applications with activities including medical device design and prototyping, modeling, data analysis, image processing, preclinical investigation, and development and translation of new clinical applications.
Job Summary
The Focused Ultrasound Lab is looking for a detail-oriented histology technician with an interest in biomedical research to join our interdisciplinary team. You will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing animal tissue specimens for microscopic examination and quantitative digital analysis.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions
  • Maintain lab work area by performing preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment and keeping the work area clean and orderly.
  • Identify significant tissue elements microscopically to determine quality of staining.
  • Operate digital slide scanner, including loading slides and performing quality assurance checks for image quality during acquisition.
  • Manage all laboratory equipment including following and revising standard operating procedures documentation, performing regular quality control, and documenting maintenance schedules ensuring equipment is operating properly.
  • Performing supply inventory and communicating needs to the lab manager.
  • Tracks lab work in progress and deadlines and provides regular reports to supervisor.
  • Perform routine and special histochemical stains and immunofluorescent staining procedures to aid or facilitate diagnoses on tissue specimens. Transport slides, tissues, or blocks to various buildings within campus.
  • Attend all lab meetings, track action items and deadlines.
  • Perform tissue grossing, fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and a variety of staining procedures as required.
  • Perform benchtop microtomy to render quality sections for treatment assessment and digital
  • Analysis.
Comments
This position works with sharp knives, razor blades and hot, molten wax. This position may require occasional transportation throughout campus via campus shuttle or personal vehicle, if preferred. DocuSign Envelope ID: DC133F72-E867-408D-8AB0-211F8AE7F36C
Work environment
Nearly continuously: office environment and/or wet lab
Often: exposure to animals and hazards (including a variety of physical conditions, such as
proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals)
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
  • Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
  • Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
  • Often: Repetitive hand motion, walking, standing, sitting.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in a biological science or equivalency required; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification as a Histology Technician is preferred.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job
as outlined in the essential functions with careful attention to detail. Experience with Mac OS, MS Office, required. Experience with image processing software including Horos, Osirix, QuPath, or ImageJ is a plus.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Do you have a related Associate's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
    • Yes
    • No
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • * Do you have American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification as a Histology Technician?
    • Yes
    • No
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

Open Date

Requisition Number
PRN34204B

Job Title
PS Histology Technician

Working Title
Histology Technician

Job Grade
D

FLSA Code
Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary
M-F
8-5

VP Area
U of U Health - Academics

Department
00879 - Radiology Research

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$18.27 - $24.04

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Job Summary
The Focused Ultrasound Laboratory in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah advances focused ultrasound technologies for the treatment of cancer, chronic pain, neurological conditions, and other applications with activities including medical device design and prototyping, modeling, data analysis, image processing, preclinical investigation, and development and translation of new clinical applications.