Laboratory Technician - Histology - Tues - Sat - Days

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Full Time

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The hours of this position are Tues - Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 8am-5pm

The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor's degree in a science related field or have at least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Provides assistance to laboratory staff and pathologists.

- Provide direct assistance to laboratory staff and pathologists in their preparation of diagnostic and/or research material.
- Assist clinical histology technicians with procurement and processing of specimens and preparation of slides.

Organizing and tracking patient material - Utilize laboratory informatics system to access patient information and to organize, label and track patient materials relevant to the histology laboratories.
- Locate and deliver sides/blocks and corresponding information to pathologist, fellows and other departmental/divisional employees as needed.

Equipment maintenance, preparing solutions and Inventory

- Prepares solutions and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of laboratories according to safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Receive, unpack, store and date chemicals and supplies.
- Performs all duties following established safety guidelines

Other duties as assigned

High school graduation or equivalent. One year of experience in a clinical medical laboratory or similar setting. With preferred degree, no experience required. 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.

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