[Histonet] Histopathology positions at Medtronic Vascular

[Josiah N. Wilcox, Ph.D.]

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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dedicated to providing lifelong solutions to people with chronic 
disease. Medtronic is dedicated to the total well being of its 
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Work for in America.”

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.