Histotechnologist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 13 Mar 2024

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Department Pathology Lab Med - Nephropath - 413803
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 02/02/2024
Application Deadline 03/13/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Histotechnologist
Position Number 20061923
Vacancy ID S022632
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $24.95 - $33.33 per hour
Proposed Start Date 03/04/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The Histotechnician will have the primary purpose of performing diagnostic laboratory procedures on tissue specimens obtained from patients with renal diseases. They will be responsible for processing, embedding, sectioning, staining and storage/retrieval of samples for immunofluorescence, light, and electron microscopy. Depending on the needs of the lab, the job duties will include cross-training in all three techniques which include immunofluorescence, light and/or electron microscopy.
The technician will participate in training activities and serve as a technical resource for residents/fellows, graduate students, new staff and other scientists seeking knowledge of histological procedures.
Work will additionally require monitoring equipment, quality control testing, general laboratory maintenance according to UNC-CH, SOM OSHA, and other regulatory bodies, maintaining logs and laboratory operating manuals, supply inventory and appropriately managing laboratory waste. This will include quality improvement activities and health and safety oversight for laboratory microscopy services.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Profound knowledge of histotechnology including tissue preparation, cutting, and staining for light microscopy, immunofluorescence microscopy and immunohistochemistry.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in antigen retrieval methods is expected but not required.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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