Histotechnician Sr

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center seeks a Sr. Histotechnologist for a per diem, on-site role in Burlington, VT. You will perform routine and special histology processing including embedment, microtomy, staining, and labeling, and ensure quality control.

You will mentor Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists, troubleshoot instrument issues, and follow protocols to resolve problems. A BS in science and HTL certification are required; 3 years in a histology lab are expected; visa sponsorship is not

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field and HTL certification.
• QIHC is preferred but not required.
• Three years of histology laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and histology processing including embedment, microtomy, staining, and labeling.
• Provide guidance to Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists; act as a resource.
• Recognize and troubleshoot procedural and QC problems and escalate as needed.

Skills

Histology techniques

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science field

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