[Histonet] Histopathology positions at Medtronic Vascular
Josiah N. Wilcox, Ph.D.
medjnw <@t> emory.edu
Mon Mar 22 10:19:51 CST 2004
There are currently two openings at Medtronic Vascular in Santa Rosa,
California for a histopathologist (senior manager, PhD, DVM or
equivalent) and histology technician/histotechnologist (BS or MS with
experience) to help establish a new histopathology laboratory to work
on drug eluting stents and other vascular projects. Individuals with
experience in plastic embedding and sectioning or previous experience
in processing stents for histopathology and morphometric analysis are
encouraged to apply.
Josiah N. Wilcox, Ph.D.
Visiting Scholar
Medtronic Vascular
3576 Unocal Place
SS-48, FBMC
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Professor of Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine (on sabbatical)
The Winship Cancer Institute
Dept. of Hematology/Oncology
1635-B Clifton Rd., Suite B5100
Atlanta, GA 30322
Email: medjnw <@t> emory.edu
WebPage: www.emory.edu/WILCOX/
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Histology Technician
Responsibilities:
Tissue Processing, including assignment of accession numbers to tissue
specimens, monitoring of the automatic tissue processors, and embedding
of tissues in frozen, plastic and paraffin media. Slide Preparation and
sectioning, including frozen, paraffin and plastic tissue blocks,
operating microtomes, and slide review for quality control of tissue
sections. Specialized staining of histology slides including
immunohistochemistry.
Complete various histomorphometric measurements using computer image
analysis following specific requirement in a study protocol. Assist
with the generation of reports and various interpretive gross and
histopathologic evaluations of highly complex host-biomaterial
interactions. Collaborate with the generation, review and
implementation of applicable SOPs. Other tasks may include maintenance
of files of scientific histology publications; instrument and equipment
maintenance; preparation of records of quality control checks on stains
prepared.
Requirements/ skills:
BS required; MS preferred. 2-5 years relevant histopathology experience
in a medical laboratory technology program or equivalent. ASCP
registration preferred.
Prior experience with computer based histomorphometry and plastic
tissue processing/sectioning helpful. Excellent computer skills,
including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. Team
Player, dependability; good written, communication and interpersonal
skills; logical problem solving ability. Ability to take initiative in
team environment and find creative solutions to problems.
Organizational skills, prioritization skills, timely decision-making
and time management abilities.
With people like you, who have purpose, potential and passion, we
supply physicians and their patients around the world with the means to
extend life, restore health and alleviate pain. To route your resume
directly to the hiring department, visit www.medtronic.com/employment,
select Requisition 35672 and apply online using "Apply to this Job" or
"Add to Cart". No agencies or phone calls, please. Medtronic is an
equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the
workforce.
Histopathologist
Responsibilities:
Setting up and subsequently managing the Medtronic Vascular Histology
lab in compliance with GLP requirements (21 CFR, Part 58). The primary
responsibility of this role is to develop and manage the new histology
laboratory in Medtronic Vascular. Responsible for histopathological
analysis of tissues arising from pre-clinical studies, and
subsequently, interpreting, analyzing, documenting, and reporting of
these results. Additionally, the Histopathologist will collaborate with
scientists, regulatory, clinical, and R&D personnel on Drug Eluting
Stents pre-clinical studies as well as other biologic programs called
out in the Vascular Strategic plan. As an active member of the
pre-clinical research team, this individual will be responsible for
leading the histopathology component of pre-clinical studies for the
Vascular Division.
Requirements/ skills:
PhD.or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Prior experience with computer
based histomorphometry. Experience in veterinary histopathology is
essential; experience in cardiovascular histopathology is preferred.
6-10 years of relevant histopathology experience including plastic
embedding techniques, histochemistry and computer based morphological
analysis. Scientific rigor within the context of GLP or similar QA
scheme. Good technical writing, communications, prioritization,
organizational and computer skills. Ability to take initiative in team
matrix environment and find creative solutions to problems. Avid
collaborator/ team player. Knowledgeable educator with proven critical
thinking skills.
With people like you, who have purpose, potential and passion, we
supply physicians and their patients around the world with the means to
extend life, restore health and alleviate pain. To route your resume
directly to the hiring department, visit www.medtronic.com/employment,
select Requisition 35673 and apply online using "Apply to this Job" or
"Add to Cart". No agencies or phone calls, please. Medtronic is an
equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the
workforce.
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