Operates or uses routine laboratory equipment such as microtomes, diamond knives, cryomicrotomes, stainers, microscopes, tissue processors, centrifuges, pH meters, and glass knives. Cleans and maintains equipment. Keeps maintenance and service logs on equipment in accordance with laboratory accreditation guidelines and departmental procedures. Maintains records and files of specimens, their products and applicable quality control activities, in accordance with laboratory accreditation agency guidelines. The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job.
Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Two years specialized laboratory specimen preparation experience in histology or electron microscopy depending in the specific area to be supported. General knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, specialized processing and staining techniques and specimen handling guidelines and procedures. Skill in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, microscopes, ultramicrotomes, paraffin microtomes, stainers, diamond knives, glass knives, cryostats and sterilizers. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.