Updated: Mar 1, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Surgical Pathology
UC Title: HISTO TCHNO 3
Position Number: 40324455
Reports to: Clinical Laboratory Supv 2
Working Title: Histotechnologist III
Cost Center: Surgical Pathology (427072)
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
FLSA: Nonexempt
Date Created: 1/07/2024
Job Code: 009067
Hours: 40
Shift: Variable Shift
FTE: 1
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Histology Supervisor, incumbents prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. Incumbent will embed and cut sections, stain and mount on a slide of surgical, neurological, bone marrow, and autopsy tissue sections so that the presence or absence of disease may be effectively demonstrated to the Pathologist. Might prepare solutions and perform special stain techniques in addition to immunoperoxidase and immunofluorescence procedures. Maintains laboratory inventory and equipment, and keeps Quality Control records of work performed.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:
Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and
Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).
Salary Range:
Hourly Rate Minimum $37.79 Midpoint $43.86 Maximum $49.93
Required Qualifications:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Must have a minimum of one year experience and the ability to embed and perform special stains
Preferred Qualifications:
ASCP certified or eligible histotechnologist
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
