Job Title: Histotechnologist III/EM
UCLA Title: Histotechnologist III
Job No.: H33530
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Work Location: CHS A3-240
Minimum Salary: $20.98 / $3651
Maximum Salary: $29.37 / $5110
Layoff Referral Deadline:
Job Duties:
Provide administrative, technical, and maintenance support to the Electron Microscopy Department. Process, embed and cut EM blocks and tissue while marinating excellent quality. Prepare: thin sections, staining, special processing, preparation of knives, reviewing and scanning of grids, and digital photography. Performs independently a wide variety of technical and non-technical procedures. Perform processing of primary specimens, reagent preparation, operating, cleaning and marinating work area and laboratory equipment, troubleshooting specimen/test order problems, filing, answering phones to respond to questions and participating in special studies. Oversee staff in their assigned area to see that all procedures meet the protocol stated. Tract laboratory supplies and places orders as necessary. Monitoring inventories of media, supplies and reagents used in diagnostic testing, quality control/quality assurance support, computer operation (report printing) and data entry and retrieval. Enter data into the Tamtron system, maintain and print logs and labels. Perform daily recordkeeping.
Job Qualifications:
Working knowledge of basic chemistry, biology, and anatomy with minimum of 5 years experience in Electron Microscopy. Skill in sectioning difficult tissues. Skill in performing all ranges of testing and procedures in Electron Microscopy. Ability to learn running variety of automated stainers and other equipments. Skill in Tamtron system or ability to learn very fast. Ability to maintain the work area clean and follow the safety procedure. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly using appropriate English vocabulary. Ability to communicate effectively with resident and faculty in regard to the different issues. Ability to communicate with mutual respect and consideration for diversity among individual. Ability to work as part of team and cover the missing area voluntarily. Able to maintain confidentiality. Willingness to participate in teleconferences and other continuing education program. Able to modify work schedule to meet the needs of the department. Ability to maintain the quality control. Ability to perform any other duties or tasks as requested by the supervisor.
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Last Modified 07/14/05