[Histonet] Job Opportunity at Weill Cornell Medical College, NYC

monettes <@t> mskcc.org monettes <@t> mskcc.org
Tue Jul 24 15:56:27 CDT 2012


Description
The Tri-Institutional Laboratory of Comparative Pathology provides research pathology support to investigators at Weill Cornell Medical College, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and The Rockefeller University, located in New York City. This position supports the mission of the Laboratory of Comparative Pathology by performing a range of histologic techniques on laboratory animal tissues for comparative pathologists, principal investigators and researchers; assists investigators in specimen requisition, handling and accessioning, following departmental protocols; Histology Services: Performs all steps of routine processing, paraffin-embedding (and OCT/plastic as needed) and microtomy (paraffin, frozen, plastic) on a variety of animal tissues (including eyes, bone, placenta and embryos); performs routine hematoxylin and eosin staining, as well as special histochemical staining (manual and automatic), cover slipping and immunohistochemistry as needed; performs special histologic techniques such as double-staining of embryos with Alcian blue and Alizarin red, and whole mount staining (mammary gland and lung); participates in quality control program for slides prepared, results entered and results released; orders reagent and supplies as needed; troubleshoots, cleans and performs routine maintenance of laboratory equipment related to histology and immunohistochemistry; performs preventive maintenance on histologic equipment; performs validation studies with introduction of new equipment/assays; performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
At least three years experience working in a histology laboratory required; must be energetic, self-directed and self-motivated; computer proficiency necessary; Bachelors degree and HT, ASCP certified or eligible highly desired; excellent organization and communication skills required.

For more information and to apply, see position #17920 at this link: https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/2000/jobsearch.ftl


Sébastien Monette, DMV, MVSc, DACVP
Head of Anatomic Pathology
Tri-Institutional Laboratory of Comparative Pathology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Weill Cornell Medical College
The Rockefeller University

1275 York Avenue, Box 270, New York NY 10065
Phone: 646-888-2420
Fax: 646-422-0139
Email MSKCC: monettes <@t> mskcc.org
Email WCMC: sem2010 <@t> med.cornell.edu
Web site: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/92361.cfm


 
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