What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Histology Technician - 9am - 6pm position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
The ideal candidate will have experience constructing tissue microarrays (TMAs) and doing immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESResearch Histology Specimen PreparationPrepares research histology specimens using standard and specialized procedures utilizing superior skills and knowledge. Sorts and identifies specimens, labels slides, cuts, stains and coverslips specimens, prepares solutions and maintains laboratory equipment.Assists with the gross examination of surgical and biopsy specimens. Maintains grossing / sample collection work area and related supplies.Tumor Characterization Perform procedures including special staining, IHC, in situ hybridization, and various specialized procedures (macrodissection, taking punches from multi-institutional FFPE blocks, construction of treatment assigned tissue microarray (TMAs).Specimen Verifiication / Identification DocumentationVerification of specimen identification in relation to the case report form / requisition form submitted with each specimen,Documentation of the specimens, charges associated with task completed, and any additional documentation and annotation related to the processes associated with each specimen.Responsible for other specialized processes as required by projects and protocols.Maintain records on work in progress, daily workload recording and QA records.Database Management Data entering and database operation.High school diploma or equivalent. With required education, five years of Histology Technician experience. With Associate's degree, three years experience in histopathology within the last ten years under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, or eligible) or an appropriately certified medical scientist. With successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician program, one year of required experience. Histology Technician (HT) certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Additional InformationRequisition ID : 172583Employment Status : Full-TimeEmployee Status : RegularWork Week : DaysMinimum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,000Midpoint Salary : US Dollar (USD) 81,000Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000FLSA : non-exempt and eligible for overtime payFund Type : SoftWork Location : OnsitePivotal Position : YesReferral Bonus Available? : NoRelocation Assistance Available? : YesScience Jobs : No#LI-Onsite
