Histology Technician II (PRN) - WashU Histology and Innovation Services Center

Position Summary

The Washington University Histology and Innovation Services Center (WHISC) is seeking a part-time, as-needed Histology Technician to support animal tissue processing and histopathology services within the centralized animal histology core. This position performs routine and specialized histology procedures for preclinical and translational research studies, including tissue processing, embedding, slide preparation, and quality control. The technician will work collaboratively with WHISC staff and investigators to ensure high-quality specimen preparation while maintaining laboratory safety, organization, and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical histology skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage variable workloads in a fast-paced research environment; prior experience with animal tissues and core laboratory operations is preferred.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Prepares histology sections by processing tissue and embedding, cutting, and staining prepared sections. Performs special techniques such as immunohistochemical techniques and stains and cutting of frozen tissue. Prepares and changes solutions and reagents. Performs general maintenance of laboratory equipment. Maintains supply and chemical inventories. Cleans and prepares staining set and conducts quality control. Performs record keeping and clerical support functions. Assists supervisor with other duties and special projects as needed. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Requires extensive safety training Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Equipment Lab/research equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Histology Technician (1 Year) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

Equivalent of two years college education in biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology. HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Histotechnologist (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Eye-Hand Coordination, Histological Techniques Grade C08-H Salary Range $20.57 - $30.84 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Q: Can I create a job alert to notify me when jobs of interest are posted? A: Yes! After you create a Candidate Home account, you can set up and manage job alerts to be sent to you either daily or weekly, according to the filters you select. You can add, edit, or delete job alerts at any time. You will need to opt in to communications from WashU when you set up your first alert and will only receive alerts for jobs posted after the alert has been created. Set alerts today so you do not miss any new opportunities! Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world. Useful Links

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