Immunohistochemistry Dvlp Tech Job in Oakland 15213, Pennsylvania US
Immunohistochemistry Dvlp Tech
UPMC Presbyterian
Job ID: 2015061
UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Immunohistochemistry Dvlp Tech to help support the day-to-day operations of the Histology Lab Department.
The CAP accredited histology lab provides services to two award winning level I trauma hospitals that include transplant pathology, molecular diagnostics, in-situ hybridization, electron microscopy and research. The lab produces an estimated 450,000 HE stains and 220,000 IHC stains annually. This cutting edge laboratory is seeking a professional, dynamic technician to develop new antibodies and immunohistochemical stains for both research and clinical use. A strong candidate will have a working knowledge of IHC techniques, validations and equipment as well as some research experience.
Basic Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program w/in the last 5 years or an Associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry
- B.S. degree in Biological Science, Basic Science, Chemistry or related field is preferred
- 6 years of total experience is required
- 2 years operational experience with advanced immunohistochemisty
- 4 years of Histology experience in paraffin and frozen tissue histology
- ASCP license
- HTL (ASCP) certification is preferred
UPMC also offers a variety of benefit options designed to provide personal security, convenience, and assistance to you and your family. With this flexibility and choice, you can decide which options best meet your needs.
Candidates are encouraged to apply today at http://bit.ly/ImmunohistochemistryDvlpTech_2015061 . EOE
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UPMC is a $10 billion global health enterprise with more than 55,000 employees headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., and is transforming health care by integrating more than 20 hospitals, 400 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, a health insurance services division, and international and commercial services. Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is redefining health care by using innovative science, technology, and medicine to invent new models of accountable, cost-efficient, and patient-centered care. For more information on how UPMC is taking medicine from where it is to where it needs to be, go to UPMC.com.