Good Morning Listers, I have been asked by my lab manager to post this position. It appears they are having trouble finding a Histotech. Go to UCSD Title and Pay Information <http://hr.ucsd.edu/tpp/> to find out the pay range. Here is the link:
UC San Diego Jobs | search | 107387 (ucsd.edu) <https://jobs.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.aspx?cat=search&jobnum_in=107387&search=histology> #107387 Histology Research Associate (Staff Research Associate II) Under direction of Pathologists, Lab Manager, and Lab Supervisor, the Histology Research Associate (HRA) will assist with clinical research and perform technical tasks in each lab section assigned. In the lab, they will work on the nanoString research platform (nCounter MAX, GeoMX/DSP) with human and mouse research tissues for multiplex tumor and immune profiling. May assist in PBMC, microbiome, and other specimen handling, processing, and clinical annotation. Maintains lab and performs lab inventory, ordering supplies, clerical, and other duties as directed. Prepares buffers and solutions as needed. Maintains laboratory environmental health and safety activities, including chemical and biological waste disposal. Coordinates development of tissue projects with lab manager, and coordinates associated activities. Will serve as the principal administrative liaison for the projects. Organizes and prepares specimens for distribution, and completes specimens in LIS, files slides and blocks, tracks specimens, maintains storage, retrieval and disposal of specimens per lab protocols. Under Pathology, they will conduct histological procedures in accordance with laboratory requirements. Duties include tissue accessioning, processing, embedding and staining. May assist with tissue accessioning & processing, embedding, microtomy and staining (routine and special), immunofluorescence, equipment preventive maintenance, quality control, slides cover-slipping, and delivers slides for pathologists. Assist with clinical research processing and clerical tasks. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Theoretical knowledge in biology, chemistry, histology and immunohistochemistry or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Experience using balance, processor, embedder, and light and fluorescent microscopes. Comfortable and able to navigate new technology as the laboratory upgrades equipment. Ability to work on the NanoString research platform (nCounter MAX, GeoMx/DSP) with human and mouse research tissues for multiplex tumor and immune profiling. - Demonstrated experience cutting frozen and paraffin sections for histology. - Proven experience performing hematoxylin and eosin stains on paraffin or frozen sections. - Knowledge in histology, histochemistry and immunohistochemistry techniques. Experience performing immunohistochemistry assays after protocol review. - Experience performing special stains on paraffin or frozen sections, using adipose tissue as positive control. - Demonstrated experience calculating and preparing chemical solutions accurately. - Strong knowledge in basic math for maintaining ledgers, income and expenditures reports. - Proficient in the operation of a personal computer, including Access, MS Word and Excel. - Good communication skills (both verbal and written) to interact professionally and effectively in the work environment, as well as to effectively and accurately document research procedures. Ability to read, comprehend and discuss research materials. - Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety procedures involved in working with hazardous chemicals and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment. Ability to follow established Safety and Biohazardous Material Guidelines. - Experience to write Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for using laboratory equipment following the manual instructions. Experience to instruct personnel with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for routine workflow processes. - Experience to train and instruct new staff, students assistant and volunteers with laboratory standards. Experience providing one-on-one training session for tissue grossing, tissue processing and tissue sectioning. - Demonstrated knowledge of chemical and biological waste disposal. - Skill and ability to keep accurate data. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Good organizational skills to order and maintain lab equipment and supplies. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Histotechnician (HT)/Histotechnologist (HTL) Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Sincerely, Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP)CM Histotechnology Specialist UC San Diego Health 9300 Campus Point Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 (P): 858-249-5610 *Confidentiality Notice*: The information transmitted in this e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet