Job Description

Essential Job Duties
This position supports the Histology Laboratory’s diagnostic, teaching, and research services. Techniques performed by the histology lab include both manual and automated histological procedures. The candidate will be expected to independently manage time to stay on task within deadlines and assess their own work for accuracy.

Duties include but are not limited to:
Routine diagnostic and research veterinary histological procedures and all Laboratory Information System functions.
Diagnostic sample pickups, accessioning, sending out testing, and all associated Lab Information System functions.
Maintenance of all lab instruments, reagents, and lab spaces.
Communications with all laboratory customers and partners.
Training and supervision of DVM student assistants.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or a Biological Science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
Other Required Qualifications
Knowledge of the anatomy and microanatomy of different animal species
Experience with tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and routine H&E staining
Prior experience with formaldehyde and chemical safety requirements
Prior experience with Orchard or other Laboratory Information Systems
Effective communication and team skills with all personnel, residents, and pathologists
Must be detail-oriented, precise, and efficient with time and resources
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations
Collegial and committed to growth in the laboratory, and laboratory personnel
Preferred Qualifications
ASCP certification (HT or HTL)
Experience performing manual and automated Immunohistochemistry on tissue sections
Experience performing manual and automated Special Staining procedures on tissue sections