Histology Technician

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $19.23 - $26.00 hourly rate; bonus/equity: n...
Tissue trimming and embedding
Microtomy of processed tissues
Histochemical and immunohistochemical staining
The position provides expert technical histology support to the Penn Vet Diagnostic Laboratory and the Comparative Pathology Core for biopsy and autopsy services

Job Summary

  • The position provides expert technical histology support to the Penn Vet Diagnostic Laboratory and the Comparative Pathology Core for biopsy and autopsy services.
  • Key responsibilities include tissue trimming, microtomy, histochemical staining, and maintaining laboratory instruments such as autostainers and cover-slipper machines.
  • The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package including excellent healthcare, tuition benefits, and generous retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The position provides expert technical histology support to the Penn Vet Diagnostic Laboratory and the Comparative Pathology Core for biopsy and autopsy services.

Salary

Base: $19.23 - $26.00 Hourly Rate; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition assistance, retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tissue trimming and embedding
  • Microtomy of processed tissues
  • Histochemical and immunohistochemical staining
  • Instrument maintenance for tissue processors
  • Quality control protocol maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Optimizing novel antibodies
  • Manual staining experience
  • Frozen tissue sectioning
  • Collaboration with pathologists

Key Requirements

  • Associate of Science degree
  • 3 to 5 years of experience
  • Experience with tissue preparation and processing

Work Rights

Not specified

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