[Histonet] Job in low key veterinary lab

[Cynthia Hutchinson]

Please see job posting below for the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Histopathology Diagnostic Lab. Very relaxed atmosphere with low volume but opportunities to perform multiple specials and IHC.
Position Information
Requisition Number
S1652P
Home Org Name
Pathobiology
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Histotechnician I/II/III
Job Class Code
IC04 A-C
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine<https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/> seeks candidates for a Histotechnician position to perform laboratory procedures involving histological tissue preparations, photochemistry, and immunohistochemistry, and assist research associates with special projects and research activities.

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Essential Functions
1. Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of animal tissue for evaluation by a pathologist.
2. Performs duties related to the running of a laboratory including ordering supplies, complying with chemical inventory and hazardous waste protocols, completing necessary risk management and other training, routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
3. Performs clerical and record-keeping work including accessioning of specimens, inputting data into a laboratory management system, assisting pathologists and residents with grossing and trimming of specimens, documentation of specimens, and other laboratory record-keeping.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.


Cynthia Tily Hutchinson BS, HTL(ASCP)
Research Asst. IV
Dept.  of Pathobiology
Coll of Vet Med
Auburn University