Histotechnologist - Dept of Ortho & Rehab
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
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Minimum of 3 years of histology experience is required.
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Experience working in a high-volume histology lab.
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Processing and sectioning of orthopedic soft-tissue specimens such as tendon, ligament, muscle, etc.
- Processing and sectioning of decalcified bone specimens.
- Processing and sectioning of decalcified osteochondral specimens.
- Experience processing non-rodent tissues (rabbit, cow, pig, sheep, or goat).
- Experience performing immunohistochemical staining on paraffin sections.
- Experience performing standard chemical staining techniques on paraffin sections.
- Use of light microscopy.
- Use of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word) and electronic record keeping.
Desired Qualifications:
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Familiarity with human and animal joint anatomy.
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Ability to recognize and assess histopathologic features.
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Processing and sectioning of calcified specimens.
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Sectioning of metal and ceramics in bone.
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Experience with ImageJ or other digital image analysis programs.
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Master’s degree.
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HTL certification.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
