Histotechnologist (Vet Lab)

Position Title: Histotechnologist (Vet Lab)

Employee Classification: Histotechnologist (Vet Lab)

College/Division: New Mexico Dept of Agriculture

Department: 181300-NMDA VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC SVC

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Remote Locations

Offsite Location (if applicable): Albuquerque

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $59,965.78 entry to commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: As a full service veterinary diagnostic laboratory, VDS works closely with practicing veterinarians, livestock producers, animal owners, and state and federal agencies. Services provided include: necropsy, histopathology, pathology, bacteriology, serology/virology, molecular biology, and immunohistochemistry. As a laboratory, VDS administers all activities through a quality management system incorporating policies and protocols from NMDA and NMSU, in addition to those of the National Laboratory Animal Health Network (NAHLN) and ISO/IEC 17025

Classification Summary:Performs extremely complex and specialized work related to a diverse histology laboratory in a veterinary diagnostic facility.

Classification Standard Duties:Preparation of routine histological slides from clinical material. Responsible for a wide range of techniques in the histology laboratory, including the development and implementation of immunohistochemical techniques. Functions as supervisor of histology laboratory. Trains other personnel in the conductance of histology techniques. Responsible for data entry of necropsy and surgical biopsy case information into the Laboratory Information Management System. Monitors histology laboratory inventory and requisitions supplies as required. Sets up and operates all histology laboratory instrumentation and other equipment; assists laboratory director in evaluating and requisitioning new equipment as needed. Maintains quality assurance/quality control program for the histology laboratory under the direction of the Quality Manager. Maintains equipment maintenance records, wet tissue inventory, and archival of histological specimens (blocks, slides, etc.). May be asked to assist in necropsy procedures and perform related work as required. Prepares slides for research and laboratory participation in professional conferences. Performs related work as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by Human Resource Services; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of: specialized knowledge of practices and procedures and quality control applicable to the area of histology; SKILLS:Skill in: considerable skill in the use of all common and specialized equipment involved in the performance of histopathological techniques; advanced computer usage; personnel management; ABILITIES:Ability to: assemble and record accurate data; make sound judgments relative to complex and routine processes; be detail oriented in performances of duties; prepare and maintain operational records; communicate effectively verbally and in writing to organize the sequencing and timing of work in area assigned; operate and maintain laboratory equipment; follows oral and extremely complex written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other organizations, and the public; supervise activities of assigned personnel

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

A cover letter and transcripts required.

Department Contact: Cheryl Mason-Herrera, 575-646-7523, nmdahr@nmda.nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:30pm

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.