Support preclinical and benchtop testing for a medical device, executing test protocols, operating laboratory and acoustic test equipment, and recording data to Good Documentation Practices.
Compensation
Pay rate : $25/hr
Responsibilities
Prepare, condition and process ex vivo tissue samples according to work instructions.
Perform treatments on tissue samples and routine histology procedures.
Section tissue using a cryostat and acquire images using microscopy or slide scanning systems.
Set up and perform routine acoustic characterization and measurements on ultrasound transducers using hydrophone-based test systems.
Manage, organize, and maintain raw data collected from acoustic measurement systems.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical engineering, physics or a related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.
Nice to have: hydrophone-based ultrasound measurements
MU Health Care is looking for a detail-driven, innovative Histotechnologist who is passionate about advancing patient care through precision, quality, and scientific excellence.
Compensation
Base Pay Range: $30.66 - $50.01 per hour, based on experience.
Choose Between Sign-Bonus – OR – Retention Rewards
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
Responsibilities
Conduct immunohistochemical techniques for diagnosis of pathologic conditions in tissues, cryo-sections, cytology, and hematology preparations.
Prepare nerve, muscle, and kidney tissue for specialized techniques.
Perform and refine advanced procedures and protocols for the evaluation of enzymes in tissues, specifically muscles.
Prepare kidney and skin specimens for direct immunofluorescence (DIF).
Utilize proper techniques and procedures for cryo-sectioning of tissue to further evaluate routine, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
