Histotechnician Sr

UVM Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem role

Job summary

UVM Health in Burlington, VT is seeking a Sr. Histotechnologist for a per diem role. You will perform routine and special histology processing including embedment, microtomy, staining and labeling, and provide guidance to Histotechnicians and support staff.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate science field.
• HTL certification required.
• QIHC is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform routine and advanced histology processing including embedment, microtomy, staining and labeling.
• Provide guidance to Histotechnicians and Histotechnologists and serve as a resource.
• Recognize and troubleshoot procedural, instrument, and quality control problems and notify supervisor.
• Follow guidelines to correct problems or errors.

Skills

Histology guidance

Quality control

Troubleshooting

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