Histopathology Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bethesda (MD); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, located in Bethesda, MD, seeks a skilled pathology support professional for the Department of Anatomical Pathology. The position involves assisting with cutting and staining tissue specimens for microscopic examination and performing related duties in a DoD DHA setting.

Work hours vary across shifts (0900-1730, 1000-1830, 1100-1930, 1400-2230). Eligible US Citizens with the required education and experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in cutting and staining human tissue specimens for microscopic examinations.
• Experience testing and examining body fluids.
• Maintaining and calibrating pathology equipment and instruments.

Formation

Graduate level education in Biology or related field

Outils

Pathology equipment

Description du poste

About the Position:

This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in the Department of Anatomical Pathology for the Directorate of Clinical Support located in Bethesda, MD.

Available duty hours:

0900-1730, 1000-1830, 1100-1930 or 1400-2230

Who May Apply:

US Citizens

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with cutting and staining human tissue specimens for microscopic examinations; testing and examining body fluids; and maintaining and calibrating pathology equipment and instruments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Education:

One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Biology.

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.