Sr Research Histology Technician

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

This position will work for the BTC under the ACCELERATE project of the GBM Moonshot.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Research Laboratory Functions Prepares histology materials using established departmental or protocol specific procedures demonstrating high quality technical skills. Performs all laboratory duties following established safety guidelines. All aspects of specimen processing including sorting, identifying, accessioning and labeling specimens blocks and slides. Uses laboratory informatics system to document workflow, track and identify specimens. Cuts, stains, and coverslips specimens. Files blocks, slides, and related documents. Retrieves specimens from tissue repositories. Delivers specimens to designated protocol personnel. Prepares reagents and solutions.

Inventory & Equipment Maintenance Inventories laboratory supplies and Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment. Assists with equipment maintenance requests. Puts away supplies. Maintains clean and organized work environment and observes all laboratory guidelines.

Record Keeping Keeps highly accurate and detailed records on work in progress, daily workload, and QA records.

Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequency

Patient Contact
Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue
Wearing Protective Equipment
Deadlines
Sedentary Environment

Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%

Constant 67-100%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency

Weight

Standing
Walking
Sitting
Reaching
Lifting
Keyboarding
Pushing/Pulling

Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33%
Constant 67-100%
Seldom 3-10%
Seldom 3-10%
Constant 67-100%
Seldom 3-10%

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5-10 lbs
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5-10 lbs

EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: 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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html