Histotechnologist (Temporary) Jobs

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Position Information

Position Title Histotechnologist (Temporary)

Department/Unit Oral & Maxillofacial Sciences

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S274-23

Employee Group None

Position Type Temporary

Duration of Contract (if applicable) Approximately 14 months

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0, however, the unit is also open to candidates interested in part-time hours. Days and hours of work are negotiable.

Salary Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience ($28.99 - $30.76 per hour, 35 hours per week)

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Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Dentistry operates state-of-the-art general and specialty clinics to support our educational programs. Reporting to the Director, Oral & Maxillofacial Sciences, the Histotechnologist will support the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology to meet oral pathology needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Data entry and processing of credit card payments.
• Supervise laboratory assistant and complete/interpret gram stains.
• Accession received tissue specimens and complete gross dissection for tissue processing.
• Maintain lab supplies and equipment. Ensure equipment is clean and in usable equipment. Order and stock supplies. Prepare biopsy kits and reagents. Label and shelve solutions, wash and sterilize glassware, label and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Provide faculty research support as required.
• Produce routine slides including Haematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) and periodic acid-Schiff ( PAS ) stained slides as well as PAS stained cytology smears, with no supervision.

Note

This is a 1.0 FTE position, 35 hours per week, however, candidates interested in part-time hours are encouraged to apply as days and hours of work are negotiable.

This position requires the incumbent to handle volatile, flammable and potentially infectious hazardous material.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Training and/or experience as a Pathologist’s Assistant in gross examination, and the preparation and sampling of tissue specimens.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Medical Laboratory Technologist diploma plus a minimum of five years relevant experience.
• Training and/or experience in immunohistochemistry.
• Certification through the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science and the Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists, as well as current WHMIS and First Aid certification.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Assets

Job Competencies

Additional Information

Application Consideration

Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies One (1)

Open Date 07/06/2023

Close Date 07/27/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14183