Senior Research Histology Technician

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Performance of Routine Histological Procedures
Performs all routine histological procedures including frozen sectioning, micron
intervals, thick sectioning, embedding, microtomy, special stains, and
consultation/processing internal and external histological requests submitted to the
Research Histology Core Lab in a proficient manner and competent manner in
accordance to the certifying qualifications established by the Board of Registry -
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
Higher Level Performance Competencies
Performs all Specialized Procedures utilized in the Histology Core Laboratory to
include, but not limited to the following:
- 3-Dimensional Image Sectioning
- Chromogenic In-situ Hybridization (CISH)
- Codex Tissue Sectioning
- Digital Pathology Imaging
- DNAse/RNAse Tissue Preparations and Sectioning
- Fluorescent Immunohistochemistry
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Laser Section Microtomy (LCM)
- Map Sectioning
- Micro RNA In-situ Hybridization (miRNA ISH)
- Tissue Microarray Construction (TMA - Manual and Automated)
- Tissue Transfer Preparation
Novel Project Development Competencies
1. Reviews protocols and research literature in preparation for novel protocol
development
2. Synthesizes information to critically think, apply ideas and skills in protocol
development
3. Collaborates with researchers and clinicians to assist in the development research
protocols in preparation for clinical trials
4. Analyzes material to ensure quality control and reproducibility
iLabs System Operation and Management
1. Operates efficiently in the iLabs chargeback system
2. Assists requesters in proper submission of orders in the iLabs system.
2. Trains histology students assist with clinical trial requests, in developing and enforcing
laboratory policies, and other specialized processes as required by projects and protocols.
Communication and Leadership

1. Display excellent communication skills and friendly demeanor
2. Assists with oversight of lab operations
3. Ensures quality controls are implemented with all projects
2. Works independently while following standard operating procedures and policies and
uses good judgment, particularly those requiring supervisory skills.
3. Consults, modifies and/or develops new techniques required by various investigators
involved in research activities, and adheres to and enforces laboratory policies and
methodology.
Other duties as assigned

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