Histology Specialist

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


UNT System Overview
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Posting Title Histology Specialist
Department HSC-Research Core-390050
Job Location Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information commensurate with experience
Department Summary
HSC Research Core Labs are specialized laboratories providing access to advanced instrumentation and cutting-edge technologies along with technical support and expertise. As an educational resource and driver for innovative research, we create opportunities for researchers and build synergies and partnerships in the research community.
Position Overview
The Research Associate will manage the daily operations of the new state-of-the-art Histology Core. The individual is expected to utilize their expertise to perform routine bench histology work while overseeing the regular maintenance of advanced scientific instrumentation and streamlining procedures to assist researchers with newly available techniques in HSC. The employee will be expected to liaise with team members from other Core Labs to provide quality service while working closely with students, faculty, and external clients.

Additional Posting Details


Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree and (5) years experience developing, maintaining and analyzing budgets relevant to research projects or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Strong time management and problem solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with 4 years of related experience. Histology certification is preferred but not required.
1. Prepares sections of human, animal, and/or plant tissue for examination, using tissue processing and frozen section technique to cut, mount, and stain tissue specimens.
2. Assist in collecting and analyzing samples. Prepares slides or specimens, using special cutting and specified stain, to enhance visibility under a microscope.
3. Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by pathologists; maintains and troubleshoots
delicate advanced equipment.
4. Performs computerized data entry of all work performed and generates reports as required.
5. May supervise and train researchers in relevant and proper histology procedures, including tissue cutdown, embedding, cutting, and staining.
6. Maintains SOPs in the laboratory; recommends and develops new services, projects, and procedures.
7. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
8-5, M-F
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title Senior Research Associate
Physical Requirements Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting up to 50 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties


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Oversee daily operations of the Histology Core that include but not limited to processing biological samples, preparing tissue sections, staining and analyzing tissues, interpreting results, and training researchers.
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Maintain advanced scientific instrumentation.
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Stay up to date with new protocol developments (such as IHC, IF, and visium tissue transfer). Assist and advise researchers with experimental design and methods. Provide Histology service and resources to internal and external users.
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Ensure accurate web-based scheduling and billing of services through the iLab platform.
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Other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S8021P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/81275

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