Histology Technician

UC Davis Histology Technician Salary or Pay Range: $28.88 - $46.46 /hourly (Department Budgeted Salary Range: Initial placement will be between $28.81/Hour - $32.51/Hour, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience) Under general supervision, process, section and stain animal tissues for microscopic examination. Perform routine H&E, special and immunohistochemical (IHC) stains according to SOPs. Develop and/or evaluate stains with known measures and standards. Prepare histological samples for shipping. THIS IS NOT AN H1B/J1 OPPORTUNITY. Candidate must be legally permitted to work in the United States and not subject to revocation. This is not a research position. The position is located in a diagnostic laboratory where quality control and assurance as well as meticulous working habits are essential. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • B.S. degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent work experience in histology including theory and application as it specifically pertains to diagnostic testing. • Experience in histology and basic histochemistry sufficient to understand written SOP protocols associated with the preparation of histology slides and the skills to operate the required equipment (microtome, stainer, processor). • Knowledge of histology and basic histochemistry sufficient to understand written SOP protocols associated with the preparation of histology slides and the skills to operate the required equipment (microtome, stainer, processor). • Familiarity with fixed animal tissues, including bone, eyes, skin, brain, etc. and knowledge to grossly identify processed tissue type to aid in the trimming and embedding processes. • Skills to judge the quality of staining procedures and determine the reasons for differences between a good quality slide vs. a poor quality slide; investigate, troubleshoot, resolve and document actions related to assay failures and improvement of existing techniques. • Skills to operate biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, ultracentrifuge, centrifuges, ultrasonicator, auto and manual pipettes, calculators, balances, and pH meter. • Knowledge to handle and dispose of waste solvents and biohazardous materials. • Skills in record management to perform computer data entry of workload and/or other information and to accurately file paraffin-embedded tissue blocks and microscope slides in alphanumeric order. Preferred Qualifications • ASCP certified Histotechnician or Histotechnologist • Knowledge of laboratory/University safety protocols and safe working practices, to include disposal of waste solvents and biohazardous materials. • Organizational skills to prioritize workload. • Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and customer service skills. Key Responsibilities • 50% - Histochemistry • 30% - Immunohistochemistry • 15% - Laboratory Maintenance & Quality Program • 5% - Development To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=295710 Job ID# 73869 The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer