Histotechnician Sr

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Sr. Histotechnologist for a per diem role in Burlington, VT. The incumbent will perform routine and special histology processing, including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining and labeling, and provide guidance to histology staff as a resource person.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a science field with HTL certification; QIHC is preferred but not required. Three years of histology laboratory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate science field and HTL certification are required.
• Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate routine and stat tissue processing including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining and labeling.
• Provide guidance to Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists and serve as a resource person.
• Recognize and troubleshoot procedural, instrument, and quality control problems and notify supervisor.

Skills

Histology experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

HTL certification

QIHC (preferred)

Job description

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This is a per diem role

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for accurate routine and stat tissue processing, including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining and labeling. Performs routine and special histology processing including advanced histochemical and immunohistochemical testing. Offers guidance to Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, and support staff in routine technical areas and serves as a resource person. Recognizes and troubleshoots procedural, instrument, and quality control problems and notifies Charge Histotechnologist, R&D Tech or Supervisor. Follows guidelines to correct problems or errors.

EDUCATION:

The Sr. Histotechnologist is required to have their bachelor's degree in an appropriate science field along with their HTL certification. Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years in a Histology Laboratory similar to UVM Medical Center

This role is not open to work visa sponsorship