Histology Technician IV, Microbiology And Immunology

Histology Technician IV, Microbiology And Immunology Galveston, Texas, United States Training & Education UTMB Health Requisition 2404155 Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent and five years related experience.

ASCP Certified. Job Description: To provide supervision of histology technicians and instruction of students in the science of histologic technique including tissue structure.

Department Marketing Statement: Seeking histology support in BSL-1 and BSL -2 for high containment research projects and to actively pursue training for tissue sample collection in the BSL-3 and BSK-4. Job Duties:

Perform and/or develop basic histology techniques including processing, paraffin embedding, and paraffin sections. Perform and/or develop basic and advanced histological staining techniques, including hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and manual in situ hybridization (ISH). Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed. Directs repair and maintenance of equipment.

Under the guidance of a pathologist develop skills in sample preparation. Actively persue and successfully pass required training for high containment access. Observe and assist with sample collection at necropsy under the guidance of a pathologist within high containment (BSL-3 and BSL-4). Develop skills to independently collect tissue samples at necropsy in high containment (BSL-3 and BSL-4). Adheres to internal controls established for department.

Marginal or Periodic Functions: Performs related duties as required. Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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