Histology Technician IV, Microbiology And Immunology

Galveston, Texas, United States

Training & Education

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2404155

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent and five years related experience. ASCP Certified.

Job Description:

To provide supervision of histology technicians and instruction of students in the science of histologic technique including tissue structure.

Department Marketing Statement:

Seeking histology support in BSL-1 and BSL -2 for high containment research projects and to actively pursue training for tissue sample collection in the BSL-3 and BSK-4.

Job Duties:

• Perform and/or develop basic histology techniques including processing, paraffin embedding, and paraffin sections.

• Perform and/or develop basic and advanced histological staining techniques, including hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and manual in situ hybridization (ISH).

• Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.

• Directs repair and maintenance of equipment.

• Under the guidance of a pathologist develop skills in sample preparation.

• Actively persue and successfully pass required training for high containment access.

• Observe and assist with sample collection at necropsy under the guidance of a pathologist within high containment (BSL-3 and BSL-4).

• Develop skills to independently collect tissue samples at necropsy in high containment (BSL-3 and BSL-4).

• Adheres to internal controls established for department.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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