The Pathology Department is seeking a Histotechnologist II who will perform a variety of both routine and complex laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures. This individual will perform a variety of technical procedures on clinical and research specimens in the histology laboratory, performs high complexity procedures including but not limited to gross handling of clinical small biopsy specimens. Using knowledge and judgment completes description and tissue preparation for histological examination following regulatory requirements.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs the day-to-day technical procedures on clinical and research specimens including the following activities,
• Prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist or investigator.
• Performs grossing/dissection of small specimens using skills and knowledge of tissue type and muscle structure.
• Accessions and bills specimens.
• Maintains laboratory equipment.
• Programs tissue processors.
• Performs routine histology on human and animal specimens, special stain techniques; embeds specimens; prepares various staining solutions; decalcification and staining of bone specimens, operating automated slide and cassettes, loads tissue processors, handles wet tissue and frozen tissue sectioning.
• Performs quality assurance procedures such as block and slide match, reports discrepancies per standard operating procedure.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment, performs routine repairs or notifies service personnel when more complex problems occur.
• Performs related general duties such as ordering supplies, general lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records. Provides accurate information on work conducted for client billing purposes.
• Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Computer experience including MS Office, database, and email. Telephone and Fax.
• Experience with laboratory tools and equipment.
• Work produced is subject to precise measure of quantity and quality; Attention to detail is critical to the successful performance of this job as it directly affects research outcomes.
• Knowledge of normal human tissue morphology is essential.
• Able to perform paraffin as well as frozen sectioning, H&E staining, and to recognize discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Individual should have strong written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret direction, both oral and written, organize and prioritize work and follow through on assignments.
• Must be able to work successfully as part of a team in a high volume, dynamic laboratory.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) up to 60% of the time.
• Occasionally required to traverse throughout the laboratory or to retrieve equipment, supplies, or specimens from other locations on campus.
• The employee is required to operate computer keyboard, laboratory instruments, and small laboratory tools such as pipettes, cutting instruments, glass tubes, dishes, and/or slides. Constantly repositions self to perform duties at laboratory work stations, gathering specimens, and loading equipment.
• Prolonged vision requirements including viewing computer screen, paper reports/documents, charts and results.
• Visual acuity is required to distinguish fine gradation of color or structure and closely examine specimens (including via a microscope).

Laboratory Environment 

• Exposure to toxins and infectious agents exist, but potential for personal injury or harm is minimized if established safety and health precautions are followed.
• Must refer to and are expected to comply with procedure manuals, follow proper laboratory protocols and safety policy/procedures, and be familiar with material data safety sheets in assigned work areas.
• Able to read and understand all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) guidelines applicable to assigned work area.
• Working in laboratory where there may be discomforts due to odors, noise, temperature fluctuations, and working around lab equipment.
• Research areas may include animal, human, human products, DNA, and radiation protocols.
• Use of personal protective equipment may be advised or required.
• May transport equipment and supplies usually less than 40 pounds from one area to another (in the laboratory or on campus).
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with proper training, or precautions/lifting aides (example: supply boxes or Formalin cubes).
• In some areas work space is limited.
• Staff may be required to complete annual competency review, and must insure compliance with Johns Hopkins Policy, Laboratory Policy & Procedure, Health, Safety & Environment regulations, and all applicable privacy & confidentiality laws/practices.

• Associates Degree from an accredited Histotechnology program.
• Two years of laboratory experience that includes some histology experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Bachelors in Biology, Chemistry, Histology or related field experience preferred.

Classified Title: Histotechnologist II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Histotechnologist II   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CF  
Starting Salary Range: Min $22.50 - Max $40.00 HRLY ($63,632 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 9:00am-5:30pm, occasional on-call 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Pat Histology Lab  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins Universitys good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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