Histotechnologist, Veterinary Research Laboratory

The Animal Care & Use Program fosters a culture of excellence, compassion, and adherence to the highest standards of animal welfare in the conduct of research, testing, and teaching at the University of Michigan.

The ULAM Pathology Core is seeking a part-time, certified histology technician or histotechnologist with an interest in research histology. ULAM Pathology Core is a core facility providing research pathology services to UM investigators and animal diagnostic pathology services to the research animal care program. This position will be located within our histology service area. Responsibilities will include routine histology tasks including grossing, processing & embedding, paraffin and frozen sectioning, and staining of a variety of animal and non-clinical (research only) human tissue samples.

Special staining, rodent dissection, and immunohistochemistry experience is a plus. Our laboratory is well-equipped with instrumentation and automated processes incorporated into workflow wherever possible. The work is fast-paced and varied and offers opportunities for special projects and continuing education. The individual in this position will frequently interact with investigators, veterinary staff, and laboratory coworkers as well as with our board-certified veterinary pathologists.

This position requires staff to work independently and to contribute their ideas and expertise to methods development and quality improvements.

The position also requires the ability to work collaboratively and to coordinate workflows with other team members. We pride ourselves on our team, our quality output, and our role in facilitating research. Attention to detail, time management, integrity, and collegiality are of utmost importance.

• Perform routine histology procedures on fixed and frozen tissues, including grossing, processing & embedding, paraffin & frozen sectioning, and histochemical routine and special staining
• Maintain histology equipment
• Record-keeping, inventory control, and chemical management related to histology
• Assist with methods development and troubleshooting
• Maintain efficient throughput and coordinate workflows with other team members
• Immunohistochemistry tasks may be available, depending on training and interest
• Other duties as assigned

• As applicable, candidates will be asked to provide proof of academic degrees and/or professional licenses/certifications

Competence in routine histological tasks: grossing, processing, embedding, paraffin and frozen sectioning, staining

• Previous histological experience working with animal tissues
• Capable of accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks
• Capable of collegial interactions with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Capable of professional written and oral communications
• This position requires considerable use of arms and legs and activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials which at times weigh as much as 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform in an environment with exposure to animals, animal dander, animal byproducts and bedding materials

• Experience with special histochemical stains
• Experience with immunohistochemistry in animal species
• Experience or willingness to learn rodent dissection techniques

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

20 hours per week, Monday - Friday (dayshift), on a routine schedule…