[Histonet] Histology Manager Position

[Bailey, Gisela]

NOTICE OF VACANCY

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Veterinary Medicine
Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Tissue Processing Laboratory Manager - Search #4282

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Tissue Processing Laboratory Manager is a full-time, permanent, administrative/professional position beginning approximately June 1, 2006, in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Washington State University.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
	*	Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.  Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
	*	ASCP Certification as a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist
	*	Supervisory experience in a high volume, multiple-employee laboratory setting including the ability to anticipate and manage personnel issues, questions and conflicts effectively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
	*	Experience in standard operating procedure (SOP) development and implementation for 
laboratory quality assurance and quality control practices 
	*	Experience trimming gross animal tissues for histologic evaluation
	*	Familiarity with accredited laboratory procedures, including working in biosafety level 2 facilities
	*	Experience with the coordination and implementation of laboratory health and environmental safety programs 

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of applicants begins March 1, 2006.  Submit a letter of interest addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, comprehensive résumé, and contact information for three professional references (include name, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses) to:

Ms. Myrle Cummings
Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
PO Box 647034
Pullman, WA  99164-7034
 Fax:  (509) 335-7424, E-mail: mlc <@t> vetmed.wsu.edu <mailto:mlc <@t> vetmed.wsu.edu>

SALARY:  Starting salary $50,000 - $55,000/ year or commensurate with experience and education.

MISC:  Refer to www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts_waddl <http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts_waddl> for more information on the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and the College of Veterinary Medicine.   

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.