Lead Histology Lab Assistant; Lab Tech III

Lead Histology Lab Assistant (Lab Tech III)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Pathology

Full‑time laboratory technician responsible for managing inventory, supervising lab assistants, maintaining histology equipment, and ensuring proper handling of patient materials in a clinical pathology setting.

• Inventory Management (80%)
  • Order, receive, and log supplies in Lab Guru inventory software.
  • Label, stock, and physically monitor supplies to maintain adequate par levels.
  • Identify storage needs and organize laboratory inventory.
• Staff Leadership (10%)
  • Maintain and post work schedules for lab assistants.
  • Train new staff and provide coverage when assistants are unavailable.
• Equipment Maintenance (5%)
  • Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on Sakura Prisma/Prisma Plus, Peloris III, and VIP 6 tissue processors.
  • Document all maintenance and record temperatures of ovens, paraffin pots, and processors.
• Patient Material Handling (5%)
  • File blocks and unstained slides in designated drawers and storage areas.
  • Coordinate block storage from drawers to boxes and to the basement, and manage large‑scale archives with path archives.

• Six (6) years of related education and/or experience in histology or a similar laboratory environment.

• Six (6) months of experience organizing specimens and assisting with processing using complex machinery and staining systems.

• Expertise in histology laboratory procedures, including specimen preparation and staining techniques such as H&E.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment (paraffin baths, cryostats, ovens, staining systems).
• Independent judgment for selecting methodologies and troubleshooting non‑routine problems.
• Data entry and LIS use, including accurate labeling and retrieval of specimens.
• Compliance with safety and handling protocols for biological, chemical, and infectious materials.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Customer‑service orientation and teamwork across all institutional levels.
• Organizational and workload management skills.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel).

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified; preference will be given to complete submissions received by January 27, 2025. The starting salary range is $67,980 – $78,852.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

Background Check Statement:
Background investigations are conducted for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:
The University strongly encourages vaccination against COVID‑19 and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. Staff working in healthcare facilities may be required to comply with facility vaccination policies.

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