Job Title
Histology Technician I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Vet Med Pathobiology
Proposed Minimum Salary
$15.85 hourly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff, and students in teaching, research, and outreach programs.
What we want
The Histology Technicianperforms the various tasksrequiredfor receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. Performs embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining procedures. Sorts and prioritizes tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or necropsy cases according to the standardsrequired Follows TAMU policy and proceduresin accordance withlab safety.
What you need to know
Salary: $15.85/ hour
Schedule/Location:College Station, TX/Full-Time Mon-Fri. This position may requireworkingon university holidays and/or weekends.
Cover Letter/Resume:A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Please note: Must be comfortable working with hazardous chemicals, including known carcinogens.
Qualifications
RequiredEducation and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related lab experience.
PreferredQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in scientific field.
HT (ASCP) certification
Ability to perform processing, cutting, embedding, staining, andcoverslipping.
Performs QC documentation, instrument troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Responsibilities
Communication with pathologists and residents
Answers questions, complete requests, and follows up with pathologists and residents.
Monitorssubmission’spage and completes cases when they are ready for delivery to the pathologist.
Monitors slide and/or block check out requests from pathologists and residents.
Evaluates and analyzes results byQCingslides before sending them to the pathologist and residents.
Embedding
Sortsspecimens according to priority when embedding.
Embedsspecimens into blocks.
Preparation of Histology slides
Performs microtomy (cutting tissue sections)in accordance withgeneral approved plans and procedures
Performs routine staining of slides using an automated stainer.
Plans and executes procedures (and work details) for preparing solutions for performing special staining.
Specimen Processing
Retrieves specimens from the Necropsy Department.
Receives specimens for other cases when delivered to the Laboratory.
Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, and infiltration with paraffin.
Equipment maintenance
Periodicallymaintainsand cleans equipment as needed (microtomes, embedding unit, tissue processors, automatic stainer, and solvent recycler).
Records findings of equipment output through observations and measurements
Supplies
Uses computer equipment for controlling compiling datain order tomonitorinventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used.
Placesorders for replacements asrequired
Training
Assiststhe supervisor in planning and supervising technical operations of the student workers
Researchesand catalogs reference materials requiring understanding of subject matter theoryin order tobetterassistintrainingstudent workers.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
