RE: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists
Boy, they sure like to put us in the middle of what should be their own problem. Thank heavens I only work now for one Dr at a time now but when I was at a larger place they rotated. They still used to tell us to give them particular cases when it was not their turn so that we got the flak when someone did not get what they thought was theirs. You can never win! :) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gudrun Lang Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 2:34 PM To: 'Sheila Adey' Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: AW: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists Here the slides go through the hands of one pathologist, who distributes the cases. Gudrun -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von Sheila Adey Gesendet: Montag, 04. Juni 2012 20:19 An: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Betreff: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists Hello Netters: I am looking for some ideas regarding slide distribution amongst pathologists. Currently one Dr. reads all the surgicals and one other reads the cytology and bone marrows. We now have 5 Dr.s and they are looking for ways to disperse the work evenly per day. Thanks :) Sheila Adey Charge Technologist Laboratory - Histology Department Bluewater Health 89 Norman Street Sarnia, ON N7T 6S3 519-464-4500 x 7063 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] View Transit of Venus
Now for something totally non-histology related – For those of us in the basement, who hardly ever see the sun: Literally a once-in-a-lifetime (about every 112 years) event – Venus will pass in front of our Sun tonight Tues June 5. Starting about 5:45 pm Eastern time, for about 3 hours. All of North American should be able to see it. (Those in other countries – check the NASA website below.) Do NOT look at the sun directly. Do NOT look at it with regular sunglasses. Use welders glass, pin hole camera, or telescope with solar filter are OK. Demonstrations of how to do these: http://www.transitofvenus.org/june2012/eye-safety/281-six-ways-to-see-the-transit-of-venus Or watch on live NASA broadcast. http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2012/transit/webcast.php Have fun! Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists
We have one simple way of doing it. He who Grosses is he who reads. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 3:21 AM To: gu.l...@gmx.at; sa...@hotmail.ca Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists Boy, they sure like to put us in the middle of what should be their own problem. Thank heavens I only work now for one Dr at a time now but when I was at a larger place they rotated. They still used to tell us to give them particular cases when it was not their turn so that we got the flak when someone did not get what they thought was theirs. You can never win! :) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gudrun Lang Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 2:34 PM To: 'Sheila Adey' Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: AW: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists Here the slides go through the hands of one pathologist, who distributes the cases. Gudrun -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von Sheila Adey Gesendet: Montag, 04. Juni 2012 20:19 An: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Betreff: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists Hello Netters: I am looking for some ideas regarding slide distribution amongst pathologists. Currently one Dr. reads all the surgicals and one other reads the cytology and bone marrows. We now have 5 Dr.s and they are looking for ways to disperse the work evenly per day. Thanks :) Sheila Adey Charge Technologist Laboratory - Histology Department Bluewater Health 89 Norman Street Sarnia, ON N7T 6S3 519-464-4500 x 7063 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet THIS MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL. This e-mail message and any attachments are proprietary and confidential information intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not print,distribute, or copy this message or any attachments. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message and any attachments from your computer. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of LRGHealthcare. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists
We do the same. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Podawiltz, Thomas Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 6:06 AM To: susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com; gu.l...@gmx.at; sa...@hotmail.ca Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists We have one simple way of doing it. He who Grosses is he who reads. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 3:21 AM To: gu.l...@gmx.at; sa...@hotmail.ca Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists Boy, they sure like to put us in the middle of what should be their own problem. Thank heavens I only work now for one Dr at a time now but when I was at a larger place they rotated. They still used to tell us to give them particular cases when it was not their turn so that we got the flak when someone did not get what they thought was theirs. You can never win! :) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gudrun Lang Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 2:34 PM To: 'Sheila Adey' Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: AW: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists Here the slides go through the hands of one pathologist, who distributes the cases. Gudrun -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von Sheila Adey Gesendet: Montag, 04. Juni 2012 20:19 An: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Betreff: [Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists Hello Netters: I am looking for some ideas regarding slide distribution amongst pathologists. Currently one Dr. reads all the surgicals and one other reads the cytology and bone marrows. We now have 5 Dr.s and they are looking for ways to disperse the work evenly per day. Thanks :) Sheila Adey Charge Technologist Laboratory - Histology Department Bluewater Health 89 Norman Street Sarnia, ON N7T 6S3 519-464-4500 x 7063 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet THIS MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL. This e-mail message and any attachments are proprietary and confidential information intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not print,distribute, or copy this message or any attachments. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message and any attachments from your computer. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of LRGHealthcare. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] HPV control slides
Happy Tuesday, We are currently looking for HPV positive control slides for both HPV high risk and HPV low risk probes. Would anyone happen to have a half dozen or so of each that they could share? Please contact me at my email address if you do. Thanks, Kelly Colpitts Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus, OH ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
OT: [Histonet] View Transit of Venus
Also, the ISS will be taking close-up pictures of Venus, the first time the pictures will be very detailed as the cupola wasn't on the ISS before. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa_jsc_photo/7164346718/in/set-72157629649730820/ Emily You see a peanut, day's off to a good start; you witness some soil it's a jamboree for Vince Noir. --Howard Moon, in Charlie, The Mighty Boosh On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 6:01 AM, Lee Peggy Wenk lpw...@sbcglobal.netwrote: Now for something totally non-histology related – For those of us in the basement, who hardly ever see the sun: Literally a once-in-a-lifetime (about every 112 years) event – Venus will pass in front of our Sun tonight Tues June 5. Starting about 5:45 pm Eastern time, for about 3 hours. All of North American should be able to see it. (Those in other countries – check the NASA website below.) Do NOT look at the sun directly. Do NOT look at it with regular sunglasses. Use welders glass, pin hole camera, or telescope with solar filter are OK. Demonstrations of how to do these: http://www.transitofvenus.org/june2012/eye-safety/281-six-ways-to-see-the-transit-of-venus Or watch on live NASA broadcast. http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2012/transit/webcast.php Have fun! Peggy A. Wenk, HTL(ASCP)SLS ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Fluorescence-filters
Hi! Filters for fluorescencemicroscopy tend to burn out after a certain duration of usage. What duration? We have filters for FITC, TRITC, Dapi and a triplefilter. The working-hours are about 150 per year. What do you think? Is it time to change them. I have often bad feedback about weak signals, and I would not be surprised if the microscope is the culprit and not our protocol. Weak signals refer last times to ALK-FISH on lung biopsies. Well fixed but tumourcells mixed within collagenfibers. - and unfortunately unexperienced doctors on reading of this special probe. Hoping for responses Gudrun Lang ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Fluorescence-filters
Hi Gudrun: What you wrote is news for me. Dichroic filters with specific lambda transmission of good quality can be used for years. The filters I used were Ernst Leitz, from the early 1950's and the transmission intensity remained strong. We checked the life duration of the mercury lamp, but not of the filters. If you are getting weaker signals perhaps is another cause. René J. From: Gudrun Lang gu.l...@gmx.at To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 10:37 AM Subject: [Histonet] Fluorescence-filters Hi! Filters for fluorescencemicroscopy tend to burn out after a certain duration of usage. What duration? We have filters for FITC, TRITC, Dapi and a triplefilter. The working-hours are about 150 per year. What do you think? Is it time to change them. I have often bad feedback about weak signals, and I would not be surprised if the microscope is the culprit and not our protocol. Weak signals refer last times to ALK-FISH on lung biopsies. Well fixed but tumourcells mixed within collagenfibers. - and unfortunately unexperienced doctors on reading of this special probe. Hoping for responses Gudrun Lang ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Fluorescence-filters -2
I forgot: the filters are now 10 years old. Gudrun -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von Gudrun Lang Gesendet: Dienstag, 05. Juni 2012 16:38 An: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Betreff: [Histonet] Fluorescence-filters Hi! Filters for fluorescencemicroscopy tend to burn out after a certain duration of usage. What duration? We have filters for FITC, TRITC, Dapi and a triplefilter. The working-hours are about 150 per year. What do you think? Is it time to change them. I have often bad feedback about weak signals, and I would not be surprised if the microscope is the culprit and not our protocol. Weak signals refer last times to ALK-FISH on lung biopsies. Well fixed but tumourcells mixed within collagenfibers. - and unfortunately unexperienced doctors on reading of this special probe. Hoping for responses Gudrun Lang ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Fluorescence-filters
Filters are usually very stable. What is burning out are fiber optic cables that are present in some illumination systems such as X-Cite in Zeiss microscopes. These optical fiber cables should be replaced after 2000 hours. Anatoli Gleiberman, PhD Director of Histopathology Cleveland Biolabs, Inc 73 High Street Buffalo, NY 14203 phone:716-849-6810 ext.354 fax:716-849-6817 e-mail: agleiber...@cbiolabs.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gudrun Lang Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:38 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Fluorescence-filters Hi! Filters for fluorescencemicroscopy tend to burn out after a certain duration of usage. What duration? We have filters for FITC, TRITC, Dapi and a triplefilter. The working-hours are about 150 per year. What do you think? Is it time to change them. I have often bad feedback about weak signals, and I would not be surprised if the microscope is the culprit and not our protocol. Weak signals refer last times to ALK-FISH on lung biopsies. Well fixed but tumourcells mixed within collagenfibers. - and unfortunately unexperienced doctors on reading of this special probe. Hoping for responses Gudrun Lang ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This communication may contain privileged information. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing or using any of this information. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. This communication may contain nonpublic information about individuals and businesses subject to the restrictions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. You may not directly or indirectly reuse or redisclose such information for any purpose other than to provide the services for which you are receiving the information. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Reagent rotation
What is the normal procedure for changing the reagents in the tissue processor? We have a Sakura VIP6. Should the schedule of changing be based on number of runs vs. number of blocks processed? About 80% of our blocks are small GI biospies. Thanks in advance for your input. Toshia Perrin Medical Practice Coordinator Southern Pathology This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you must not disseminate, copy, or take any action in reliance on it. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Reagent rotation
We rotate by cassette number - our daily load can vary from 10 to more than 100 cassettes, so an exchange schedule based on number of runs was not appropriate. Tresa -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Perrin Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 12:05 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Reagent rotation What is the normal procedure for changing the reagents in the tissue processor? We have a Sakura VIP6. Should the schedule of changing be based on number of runs vs. number of blocks processed? About 80% of our blocks are small GI biospies. Thanks in advance for your input. Toshia Perrin Medical Practice Coordinator Southern Pathology This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you must not disseminate, copy, or take any action in reliance on it. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Reagent rotation
We do it by the number of Runs. About every 6 run for rotations and 12 runs for a full change out. But we also have another processor as well. Sheryl Stephenson | Histology Technician Main 908.947.1100 Fax908.947.1085 Direct: 908.947.1624 sstephen...@lifecell.com 732. 939. 3037 Cell www.lifecell.com LifeCell Corporation | One Millennium Way | Branchburg, NJ | 08876 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Perrin Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 2:05 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Reagent rotation What is the normal procedure for changing the reagents in the tissue processor? We have a Sakura VIP6. Should the schedule of changing be based on number of runs vs. number of blocks processed? About 80% of our blocks are small GI biospies. Thanks in advance for your input. Toshia Perrin Medical Practice Coordinator Southern Pathology This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you must not disseminate, copy, or take any action in reliance on it. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Current Histology Openings
Allied Search Partners is seeking qualified candidates for the following openings in Histology. 1) Night time Histology Supervisor- North of Los Angeles, CA 2) Histology Manager- Fort Myers, FL 3) Part time Mohs Tech- Denver, CO 4) IHC Technologist- Port Chester, NY Email/message me for full job descriptions! -- Brannon Owens Recruitment Manager Allied Search Partners T: 888.388.7571 ext. 106 F: 888.388.7572 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Fluorescence-filters
Hi Gudrun, i read about 15 ALK cases a week. If you are seeing a lot of collagen fibers around the tumor cells, I'd try increasing the digestion time of your pepsin (especially if they were fixed for longer than usual). Before altering the pretreatment though, you would want to make sure that these slides were not exposed to light for any period of time. The discrete signals of the probes can quickly fade (much faster than with IF stained slides). I'd also make sure the door is closed in your dark room. If there is light in the corner of your eye the signals can be hard to see. ALK FISH should be scored at high power under oil immersion (60-100x objective). If they are scoring at 40x, it could be a problem. good luck! Mark Tarango On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Eric Hoy wrote: We do a LOT of fluorescent microscopy in our immunology lab, so I have a bit of experience with fluorescence. The answer to your question depends on what type of filters you have in your microscope, and what type of light source is on the microscope. Older fluorescent systems used absorption filters, which were simply discs of coloured glass. These filters had a fairly wide band-pass, so the fluorescence tended to be less than we see with interference filters. The good news with these filters is that they are nearly indestructible (unless you drop and break them.) Interference filters are produced by vacuum deposition of a thin film of metal vapour on high-quality glass. These filters usually have much sharper band pass characteristics than absorption filters. They are also considerably more expensive. If handled properly, these filters will last for decades, but improper cleaning and handling of the filters can shorten their lifespan. I have also heard that prolonged exposure to solvent vapours (such as we find in a histology lab), can damage the filters, although I have not seen any filters that suffered this type of damage. I have seen interference filters that show delamination of the metal film over time. In my experience these are older filters that were not produced with the current technologies, and filters that have been mishandled. Interference filters made in the past 20 years should last as long as the microscope, if they are properly handled. If you are seeing reduced fluorescence, I would suspect the light source as the most likely problem. Halogen lamps have less intensity than mercury vapour lamps, which are less intense than metal halide lamps, which are less intense than LED sources. We have converted all of our microscopes to LED sources. If you are using an older HBO or halogen lamp, the age of the lamp, the initial wattage of the lamp, and the alignment can all affect the fluorescent output. As you identified, perhaps the most important aspect of immunofluorescence is the skill and experience of the person who reads the slides. Let me know if you have further questions. Eric Hoy === Eric S. Hoy, Ph.D., SI(ASCP) Clinical Associate Professor Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas Email: eric@utsouthwestern.edu === On 6/5/12 9:37 AM, Gudrun Lang gu.l...@gmx.at javascript:; wrote: Hi! Filters for fluorescencemicroscopy tend to burn out after a certain duration of usage. What duration? We have filters for FITC, TRITC, Dapi and a triplefilter. The working-hours are about 150 per year. What do you think? Is it time to change them. I have often bad feedback about weak signals, and I would not be surprised if the microscope is the culprit and not our protocol. Weak signals refer last times to ALK-FISH on lung biopsies. Well fixed but tumourcells mixed within collagenfibers. - and unfortunately unexperienced doctors on reading of this special probe. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu javascript:; http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] NEW Position Alert - Quality Assurance Histologist
Good Evening Histonet, We are currently searching for a Histotech that would be interested in a QA role with a global leader in Histology based in Richmond IL. The company is growing and offers a strong package. Please respond to this e-mail with your resume if you would be interested in learning more. *Quality Assurance Histologist * *The Company:* Well-established provider of consumables and medical device accessories for clinical histology and research laboratories. The facility works closely with our UK, German and Australian facilities in the development, manufacturing and marketing of products including processing reagents, storage and specimen transport devices, cytology accessories and safety products. This is a globally focused business with significant sales and operations in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific as well as a direct presence in over 100 countries. *The Opportunity:* The company currently has an opening for a Quality Assurance Histologist to be based in Richmond IL. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager. All applicants must not be adverse to travel, as this is a position that may require domestic and international travel when necessary. Salary: Commensurate with experience Other: Full benefits - 401k program/matching *Primary Responsibilities: * The primary purpose for this position is to perform product specification and functionality testing on incoming raw material and final products to release for distribution. Additional Responsibilities: - Perform incoming, in process and final inspection on product for release - Effectively communicate the status of product testing - Assist in the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment and consumables - Perform additional testing and investigation related to customer complaints - Maintain laboratory equipment - Good documentation practices - Necessary computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Use of SAP is preferable - A commitment to follow standard company financial procedures - Achieve best practice safety performance levels - Product training and quality systems training *Education and Experience Required:* - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Able to perform tissue grossing, tissue processing, embedding - Sectioning paraffin embedded tissue as well as frozen tissue - Performing routine stains (H and E) as well as special stains - Formulation and production of routine laboratory reagents and solutions - Performing and documenting routine laboratory procedures - Familiarity with compliance requirements in the medical device industry - Good communication skills both verbal and written - Proficiency in basic computer skills and with software applications such as Microsoft Office Regards, Matt Ward *Account Executive* *Personify* 5020 Weston Parkway Suite 315 Cary NC 27513 (Tel) 800.875.6188 direct ext 103 (Fax) 919.460.0642 www.personifysearch.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Fluorescence-filters
Wow, that was detailed and interesting!! I didn't know microscopes could even use LED, does that require a different setup, or just a different bulb? Emily You see a peanut, day's off to a good start; you witness some soil it's a jamboree for Vince Noir. --Howard Moon, in Charlie, The Mighty Boosh ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Fluorescence-filters
Can you do fluorescence with LED? (That may be a stupid question, as I always thought LED was just for brightfield). Emily You see a peanut, day's off to a good start; you witness some soil it's a jamboree for Vince Noir. --Howard Moon, in Charlie, The Mighty Boosh ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Reagent rotation
We do it by number of blocks- At or after 350 blocks the processor is changed. Ian -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Stephenson, Sheryl Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 2:03 PM To: 'Mark Perrin'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Reagent rotation We do it by the number of Runs. About every 6 run for rotations and 12 runs for a full change out. But we also have another processor as well. Sheryl Stephenson | Histology Technician Main 908.947.1100 Fax908.947.1085 Direct: 908.947.1624 sstephen...@lifecell.com 732. 939. 3037 Cell www.lifecell.com LifeCell Corporation | One Millennium Way | Branchburg, NJ | 08876 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Perrin Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 2:05 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Reagent rotation What is the normal procedure for changing the reagents in the tissue processor? We have a Sakura VIP6. Should the schedule of changing be based on number of runs vs. number of blocks processed? About 80% of our blocks are small GI biospies. Thanks in advance for your input. Toshia Perrin Medical Practice Coordinator Southern Pathology This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you must not disseminate, copy, or take any action in reliance on it. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
