Technical Officer - Histology
Partale
- Macquarie Park, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You'll be responsible for the high-quality, precise, and timely embedding of specimen tissue cassettes following our protocols.
- Keeping everything organised by maintaining the correct numerical order of cassettes during the embedding process.
- Making sure the number of tissue pieces embedded matches up with the documentation provided by our Cut-up Technicians in PowerPath AMP.
- Your keen eye for detail will be crucial in documenting any discrepancies in embedding, ensuring accuracy every step of the way.
- Provide high quality, accurate and timely cutting, trimming and sectioning of blocks with accurate label placement, in accordance with protocols.
- You will be applying rigorous internal quality control measures in accordance with allocation protocols.
- You will have experience with digital platforms to ensure workflow processes are followed.
- You will provide accurate and timely daily filing of slides and blocks.
- Have a degree in science, applied science or medical technology or at least 2 years relevant experience in Histology.
- An associate qualification conferred by the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists prior to 1 January 1974.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to appropriately exercise initiative whilst maintaining interpersonal sensitivity.
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks effectively, with the ability to delegate appropriately.
- Excellent time management and attention to detail.
- Practical knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and WHS principles.
- Have an extensive understanding of the laboratory operations and understand the impact of laboratory functions on other areas of the practice.