Job Description

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

• Accession received tissue specimens and complete gross dissection for tissue processing.
• 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.
• Supervise laboratory assistant and complete/interpret gram stains.
• Data entry and processing of credit card payments.
• 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.

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

• Medical Laboratory Technologist diploma plus a minimum of five years relevant experience.
• Training and/or experience in immunohistochemistry.
• Training and/or experience as a Pathologist\'s Assistant in gross examination, and the preparation and sampling of tissue specimens.
• 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.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.

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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 .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies One (1)
Open Date 07/06/2023
Close Date 08/10/2023
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter

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