Posting Details
Position Number008706Position TitleSenior Histologic Technologist - 008706DivisionCollege of MedicineDepartment710132 - Biobank Core FacilityMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, five years of experience as a histologic technologist and certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL) with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualification of Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists is preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Biobank Core Facility is seeking to hire a Senior Histologic Technologist. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for managing the Histology Laboratory, which is part of the USA Health Biobank Core Facility.
- Reports to the Director of the Biobank Core and in close collaboration with the Biobank’s manager.
- Directs and/or performs the technical work related to histology including but not limited to preparing slides from surgical pathology/autopsy and other tissue specimens such as those from animal models performing histological and immunohistochemical staining.
- Embeds specimens in paraffin or OCT, cuts, mounts and optimizes the immunohistochemistry stain procedures.
- Interacts with Principal Investigators (PIs), pathologists and clinician collaborators.
- Makes recommendations for new approaches and answers questions related to the assigned work.
- Ensures the quality of the work performed within the laboratory.
- Meets with the Biobank Core Director and Manager on a regular basis to discuss functioning, progress and any special needs to maximize productivity.
- Receives and reviews request forms from Principal investigators (PIs) and clarifies the requested service with them if necessary.
- Processes biospecimens (human. animal tissue or cells) for paraffin or OCT embedding or customized processing.
- Prepares tissue, either fresh from the different operating rooms, frozen from the Frozen section rooms and freezing in the -80 freezer and/or the liquid nitrogen tanks.
- Prepares serial sections, levels, and step sections from paraffin or OCT blocks.
- Examines slides and/or blocks to ensure preparation meets laboratory requirements/standards.
- Judges the quality of stained slides by microscopic examination with the aid of a pathologist.
- Ability to assemble tissue composition slides from paraffin or OCT blocks for routine or special slide mounting which may be needed for procedures such as multiomics, laser capture microdissection analysis.
- Ability to assemble/prepare tissue microarrays.
- Performs routine and special histologic stains, immunohistochemical (IHC), and immunofluorescence stains.
- Prepares tissues for specific analysis, such as electron microscopy and DNA/RNA extraction.
- Assists in the gross examination of surgical specimens (left over tissue), recognizing the gross appearance of normal and diseased tissue.
- Assists/collects specimens from hospitals, clinics and the Pathology Department.
- Operates and utilizes necessary programs on LIS and HIS, such as Cerner.
- Teaches medical students, Ph.D. students, residents, and postdocs about using various histological techniques.
- Reviews the literature regarding antibody use, previous methodologies and applicable protocols to provide supportive information for the investigator’s (PI) project.
- Assists PIs in technology development as for example establishing for direct fluorescence reading or biological samples, multi FL immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining and developing a multi FL immune panels for studying tumor immunology.
- Implements single molecule RNA FISH procedures.
- Operates and maintains all histology area laboratory equipment in a proper state or readiness and cleanliness.
- Performs and monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents and places orders for replacements as required.
- Performs with a minimum or errors.
- Works neatly and accurately regardless of the volume of work.
- Able to handle unexpected situations and exercises independent thought and actions.
- Maintains workflow by prioritizing the work.
- Maintains awareness of the need for cost containment.
- Utilizes supplies in a non-wasteful manner.
- Maintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers, students, PIs, pathologists, and scientists from the USA College of Medicine and the USA Health System.
- Reviews, secures, and interacts with vendors of reagents and specialized instruments for the Histology Laboratory.
- Remains flexible in order to adapt to the various requests of the different Pls.
- Maintains the tissues in the -80 freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks, making sure that liquid nitrogen is replenished.
- Makes sure supplies are ordered promptly.
- Performs specimen de-identification and patient data entry into the LIMS, including maintaining specimen security and patient confidentiality.
- Assists in preparing materials for publication.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date08/28/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * Are you currently registry eligible with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a Histologic Technologist?
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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