Electron Microscopy Technologist, Full-Time Days Plus $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Chicago, IL
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

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Electron Microscopy Technologist, Full-Time Days Plus $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Location Chicago, Illinois Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital Job REQID 82828 Job Function Laboratory Shift Day Job (1st) Type of Employment Full-TimeThe salary range for this position is $34.89 - $45.32 (Hourly Rate)Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.Benefits:

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay

DescriptionThe Electron Microscopy Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The EM tech is primarily responsible for the collection and adequacy assessment of tissue for Electron Microscopy evaluation, and for the fixation, processing, sectioning, staining, and performance of EM. The acquisition of photographic images and the management of tissue transportation for other lab testing areas are also critical.Responsibilities:

Attend tissue collection (primarily renal biopsies) procedures and perform adequacy assessment of the collected tissue. Using a dissecting microscope, a gross analysis of the tissue is performed and adequacy is communicated to the surgeon or fellow.
Proper handling of the tissue and transport to other areas of Pathology for testing is managed by the EM tech.
Fixation, processing, sectioning, staining, mounting of specimens for analysis in the Electron Microscope
Examination of tissue in the EM and subsequent acquisition of photographic images
Performs and documents quality assurance and maintains records as required by the laboratory and accrediting agencies (CAP, JCAHO, etc)
Operates and maintains equipment and service records.
Participates in evaluating new equipment

QualificationsRequired:

B.S. degree in Biological Sciences with at least one course in electron microscopy

Preferred:

HT (ASCP)
Experience and coursework in histological techniques

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