Histotechnologist 2 (Per-Diem)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant academic and healthcare community as a Histotechnologist. This part-time role involves preparing tissue specimens, conducting immunohistochemistry, and ensuring quality control in a leading research university. You will play a critical role in patient diagnosis while working in a collaborative environment that values diversity and integrity. The University of Miami is committed to transforming lives through education and innovation, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful healthcare solutions. If you are passionate about histotechnology and looking to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Remission

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology or a related field is required.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry and quality control in labs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and complex jobs.
• Maintain quality control and laboratory equipment.
• Provide guidance and leadership within the assigned section.

Skills

Histotechnology

Immunohistochemistry

Quality Control

Specimen Handling

Microscopy

Laboratory Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Histotechnology or related field

Tools

Microscope

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Histotechnologist 2 (Per-Diem)

Locations: Miami, FL

Time Type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R100077603

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Responsibilities

1. Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and handles the more complex jobs involving immunohistochemistry for clinical patient diagnosis.
2. Maintains and reviews quality control in assigned laboratory facilities.
3. Determines the acceptability of testing results and instrument function.
4. Maintains all equipment and places orders for reagents and materials.
5. Maintains records of samples including sample accessioning and paraffin block and slide files.
6. Follows specimen handling and processing procedures.
7. Participates in the formulation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
8. Provides guidance and leadership to employees within assigned section.
9. Makes recommendations for improvement of laboratory functions.
10. Handles clinical and patient concerns in a confidential manner employing integrity and discretion.
11. Identifies and resolves problems with equipment and specimen integrity.
12. Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
13. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.

About Us

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.