[Histonet] Histotechnician position at Asterand

[Vici Blanc]

Dear Histonetters, 

 

Asterand, a Detroit-based commercial tissue bank is looking for a
histotechnician.  The job description follows.  If interested, please
submit your resume to Christine Milne, human resources manager
(cmilne <@t> asterand.com), or you may reply to this email and I will forward
it on to her.

 

Thank you,

Victoria M. Blanc, Ph.D.

Director of Research Services

 

Asterand, Inc

440 Burroughs

TechOne, suite 501

Detroit, MI 48202

 

Phone: 313-263-0960, ext. 240

Fax:  313-263-0961

www.asterand.com <http://www.asterand.com> 

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to confirm
tissue diagnosis.  Performs complex histological procedures, records and
analyzes data, maintains and repairs instruments.  Relies on experience
and judgment to pan and accomplish goals.  Works under general
supervision.

 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

*         Slide preparation for Pathology review

*         Section slides from both paraffin embedded and OCT embedded
tissues

*         Cryosectioning, Microtome sectioning and tissue staining and
cover slipping

*         Data entry and tracking of all products derived from
sectioning

*         General laboratory and equipment maintenance

*         Potential TMA construction

*         Custom sectioning for sales orders        

*         Other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIRED:

*         Certification for Histotechnician HT

*         Requires Associate's degree or its equivalent

*         2 to 4 years of experience in the field or related area

 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

*         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

*         Interpersonal skills

*         Organizational skills and attention to detail

*         Problem solving skills

*         Passion for excellence

 

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

Standing for long periods of time

 

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