Job Description
Lubbock
Histologic Assistant
37059BR
Position Description
This position is responsible for providing technical support in the histology laboratory to include receiving and handling of diagnostic patient tissue samples. Receives and accessions gross tissue specimens and prepares for analysis. Performs frozen sectioning of fresh tissue and decalcifies bone specimens. Sorts and discards unused tissue samples. Maintains laboratory equipment. Prepares fixative and reagents and recycles used reagents. Maintains documentation procedures that are required to insure quality and continuity of laboratory work. Specimen collection; tissue embedding; microtomy; routine H&E staining; slide coverslipping; tissue processing; performing special stains and immunohistochemistry staining; computer entry. Maintains documentation procedures that are required to insure quality and continuity of Laboratory work. Maintains accurate filing of paraffin blocks and slides for later retrieval. Adheres to the Institutional and departmental safety polices.
Org Level 7
512801 - Pathology Dept Lbk Genl
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Department
Pathology Dept Lbk Genl
Major/Essential Functions
High School plus six years experience in related field. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for
year basis. Completion of supervised and documented limited grossing technician training program detailing 100
samples per biopsy type. General scientific knowledge that includes anatomy and physiology, medical terminology,
and modern laboratory operation is preferred.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma. College course work in chemistry and/or biology preferred. Some course work in histology preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Some course work in histology preferred.
Required Attachments
Resume / CV
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx
Pay Basis
Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Grant Funded?
No
Job Type
Full Time
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
Shift
Day
Travel Required
None
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Air Force Specialty Code
4T0X2
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
68K
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
HM
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