Position Overview

This position reports to the Laboratory Manager.  Responsibilities involve processing specimens received in the Oral Pathology Laboratory - Including fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.  This position is a back-up in circumstances when the Full time technician is unable to work. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Specimen Processing and Preparation: 85%

• Embeds, cuts, stains, and coverslips slides in accordance with standard operating procedures. 
• Maintains knowledge of all procedures and policies related to specimen processing, including accessioning.
• Maintains knowledge of Windopath (LIS) and its use in relation to laboratory needs.
• Prepares additional slides as requested by the pathologist.
• Accurately files all specimen blocks and slides in a timely manner.
• Rotates and cleans chemicals in slide stainer and processor as described in SOP and as needed.

Supplies and Handling of Hazardous Waste: 5%

• Collects and disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with SOPs, University policy, and Local/Federal Law.
• Monitors supplies and reagents and alerts the Lab Manager to order supplies as needed.

Data Collection and Maintenance: 5%

• Collects and maintains data regarding slide preparations, blocks, and daily case volumes.
• Monitors and records data related to lab equipment and room temperature.
• Safety checks of eye wash stations.

Other Duties as assigned: 5 %

• Acts as a “back up” for accessioning specimens in accordance with standard operating procedures and sending out biopsy kits to clinics.
• Processes specimens for departmental research.
• Participates in required laboratory safety, hazardous waste, and compliance training.