Laboratory Technician - Histology Core

Salary/Position Classification

• $36,000+/year Annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

To provide training and instruction to COBRE project directors, University PIs, their students and staff in all aspects of instrument use, safety, outcome-specific forms of tissue samples preparation and provide assistance with trouble shooting all aspects of tissue preparation and analysis. To assist with experimental design specifically with regards to application-specific sample preparation techniques, identifying appropriate analytical tools available, resolution restrictions and quantitative morphological techniques. To provide assistance with tissue sample preparation, microtomy and all aspects of general histochemical and antigen-specific immunohistochemical detection.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist core users in all aspects of sample preparation, care and oversight of instrumentation.
  • Provide current histological techniques including but not limited to tissue-specific fixation methods, paraffin embedding and microtomy, cryomicrotomy, and ultramicrotomy, immunohistochemistry, general histochemistry.
  • Operation of a variety of histology instrumentation including automatic tissue processors for paraffin preparations, paraffin microtome, cryostat, vibratome, antigen retrieval and clinical/educational CX22 laboratory microscopes.
  • Duties have been expanded to include confocal microscopy
  • Physical demands are limited to lifting small loads, i.e., supplies, when restocking the core facility. Weights not expected to exceed 10-15 lbs. - 
    
    
• Train histology core users in proper use of histological instrumentation.
  • Provide training and instruction to UND faculty, students, staff and outside users in all aspects of instrument use, safety, outcome-specific forms of tissue sample preparation and provide assistance with trouble shooting all aspects of tissue preparation and analysis.
  • Responsibilities have expanded to provide assistance and training for proper preparation of samples for confocal analysis 
    
    
• Laboratory maintenance
  • General facility oversight to include general instrument maintenance and cleaning.
  • Maintenance of instrument service notebooks, documentation of instrument use.
  • Document materials expended by users or core personnel in assistance to others.
  • Populate MS Excel spreadsheets with inventory changes, supply sources and catalog numbers.
  • Populate MS Excel spreadsheets with instrument use time and billing. 

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of tissue fixation methods and microtomy.
• Familiar with the operation and organization of a biology lab.
• Familiar with spreadsheets and graphing programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Proficient in technical writing of SOPs, Protocols, Technical Reports, Laboratory Incident Reports, OOS Investigations and CAPAS.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in biological, medical laboratory or chemical sciences.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in immunohistochemistry, general histochemistry, operation of a variety of histology instrumentation, as demonstrated on resume.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in lab equipment maintenance, as demonstrated on resume.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience with paraffin microtome, cryostat, or related instruments, as demonstrated on resume.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in biological, medical laboratory or chemical sciences
• Experience with the training and supervision of other technical staff, undergraduate and graduate students and post docs.

To Apply

Submit a CV/resume and cover letter.