Histotechnologist — Immunofluorescence & EM Specialist (Temp)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Histotechnologist at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will perform diagnostic laboratory procedures on renal tissue specimens, including processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and storage for immunofluorescence, light, and electron microscopy.

Responsibilities include training residents and staff, equipment monitoring, quality control, logs, inventory management, and safety oversight. This is a 40-hour-per-week, 6-month (or longer) temporary position in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science (or equivalent combination of training and experience).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic laboratory procedures on tissue specimens from renal disease patients.
• Process, embed, section, stain and store/retrieve samples for immunofluorescence, light, and electron microscopy.
• Cross-train in immunofluorescence, light and electron microscopy as needed.
• Serve as a technical resource for residents, fellows, graduate students, and staff.
• Monitor equipment, perform quality control testing, maintain logs/manuals, manage inventory, and oversee laboratory waste; contribute to quality improvement and safety.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in biological science

Job description

The Histotechnologist at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will perform diagnostic laboratory procedures on renal tissue specimens, including processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and storage for immunofluorescence, light, and electron microscopy.

Responsibilities include training residents and staff, equipment monitoring, quality control, logs, inventory management, and safety oversight. This is a 40-hour-per-week, 6-month (or longer) temporary position in North Carolina.