Job Title

Diagnostic Laboratory Technician II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 experience. 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 School 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. To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/

What we want

Diagnostic Laboratory Technician II, in the area of GI Histopathology, is responsible for independently performing routine diagnostic processing of formalin-fixed paraffin animal tissues for microscopic evaluation, operating various histology laboratory equipment and compiling and evaluating data. They may provide technical assistance in research projects.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Other Requirements and Factors:

Persons in this position are considered essential. May require work during holidays or TAMU closures.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year experience in diagnostic laboratory, laboratory research or scientific work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ensure attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• HT (Histotechnician) or HTL (Histotechnologist) Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a histopathology lab. Processing formalin-fixed paraffin tissues for microscopic evaluation

Responsibilities:

• Histology: Performs histology duties which include processing and embedding animal tissues, cutting paraffin blocks & staining, cover-slipping, and scanning slides.

• Paperwork & Customer Service: Processes paperwork involving histology submissions, including generating worksheets and emails to/from clients and pathologists.

• Supplies: Maintains adequate supplies and reagents as needed for efficient laboratory function. Completes order and receipt logs to assure timely and correct arrival of orders.

• Training: May train technicians and student workers

• Maintenance: Maintains equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person