[Histonet] Research Technician II position available

[Grant, Debra]

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research has an opening for a
Laboratory Technician II to provide high quality support services in the
Histology Facility.  Responsibilities include receiving and processing
specimens according to established protocol, researching information on
currently used procedures and protocols, providing assistance on
common-use equipment, maintaining equipment, and testing new procedures
and conditions.
 
In addition to excellent communication skills, and the ability to
function independently as well as in a team-oriented environment, the
successful candidate will have one year of experience in histopathology
or in an EM lab within the last five years under the supervision of a
pathologist or an appropriately certified medical scientist, and be
HT(ASCP) certified or certification eligible.  
 
Minimum requirements include an AA degree with at least 12 semester
hours in biology and chemistry, and experience in paraffin and frozen
microtomy, routine and special stains.  Previous experience with
immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, methacrylate processing,
and/or electron microscopy processing beneficial.  Previous research
experience helpful. 
 
To apply visit www.stowers-institute.org and click on "positions
available" for instructions on submitting your resume.

Teri Johnson
Managing Director Histology Facility
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
1000 E. 50th St.
Kansas City, Missouri  64110
tjj <@t> stowers-institute.org