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Working TitleHistology Laboratory Professional

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500706AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib I

Number of Vacancies2

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000-$54,000 Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

+ Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

+ Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Desired Start Date07/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/16/2025

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Health System

The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, diagnostics, research, and innovation.

Work Unit|Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories

Faculty and staff at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories ( VDL ) are among the nation’s finest in their fields of expertise and offer comprehensive diagnostic services. The mission of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ( VDL ) is to provide timely, accurate and pertinent animal disease diagnostic services and educational outreach to veterinarians, animal industries and animal interests. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will strive to meet the goals the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the University through research to develop new approaches to disease identification, investigation, prevention and through education of professional veterinary medical, graduate, and post-doctoral students.

Why work at Colorado State University?

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics: Confidence – they expect success in what they do Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions

Our Investment in You

Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

+ Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually

+ Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more

+ Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being

+ FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program

+ Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members

+ FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities

+ After-school programs and summer camps for kids

+ Community Discounts

+ FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement Programs

While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Campus Culture and Principles of Community

Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free

Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.

Position Summary

The Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ( CSUVDL ) in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking applicants for two positions in the Histology Laboratory section. This section provides histology diagnostic services for the VDL . The successful candidate will be employed as a Histology Laboratory Technician II in the CSU Administrative Professional system.

The position is full-time with schedule based on laboratory needs. This schedule can be coordinated as either Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday (typically five eight-hour days). Determination of daily/weekly schedule is based on current section needs.

This position has essential employee status. Due to the nature of the department’s work, this is a fully in-person position located at the Diagnostic Medical Center, Fort Collins, CO.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratories will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Required Job Qualifications

+ A bachelor’s degree in biology or a related science field.

+ Two years of experience working in a diagnostic, pathology or histopathology laboratory are required.

+ The applicant should be responsible and able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Histotechnician and Histotechnologist certification (HT/ HTL ) are preferred. Opportunities to prepare for HT/ HTL certification will be provided to candidates with a bachelor’s degree and documented experience in histology laboratory operations.

+ Histology experience with animal or human tissues is preferred.

+ Effective communication skills as evidenced by submitted written materials.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryHistology Sample Preparation

Duty/Responsibility

+ The employee will perform daily operations in the Histology sections of the CSUVDL .

+ Daily diagnostic operations include loading of histology cassettes into the histology processor, embedding of processed tissue, sectioning paraffin blocks on a microtome and placing the selected section on a slide, preparing slides for routine staining, special stains and immunohistochemistry.

+ The diagnostic caseload averages 400 – 600 slides per day. This requires each technician to individually handle a minimum caseload of 90-120 slides per day.

+ Additional activities may include maintenance of laboratory inventory, routine equipment preventive maintenance, preparation of reagents and changing reagents for the H&E stainer, working with the laboratory manager to resolve any non-compliant equipment issues and training of other support staff and/or student workers.

+ The employee will work with the laboratory manager to evaluate current testing and sample preparation protocols and develop and validate alternative/new histology techniques.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategorySpecial Staining and Immunohistochemistry

Duty/Responsibility

+ Review pathologist orders for special stains and immunohistochemistry.

+ Pull blocks, cut sections and perform special stains and immunohistochemistry.

+ The employee will work with the laboratory manager to validate/verify new special stains and immunohistochemistry markers.

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryClerical Duties

Duty/Responsibility

+ Preparing slides for digital scanning, slide loading and unloading.

+ Sorting stained slides and routing to the appropriate pathologists, checking histology laboratory email.

+ Filing blocks and slides when histology workup is finished.

+ Consolidating of blocks and slides for storage.

+ Cleaning and organization of histology laboratory and storage room.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryQuality Control

Duty/Responsibility

+ The employee will participate in the CSU - VDL quality control and various CSU safety programs.

+ This will include performing daily, weekly, monthly and annual QA/QC on reagents and equipment, managing laboratory safety and hazardous waste and participating in frequent procedures and safety training.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare, Shift Work - CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory does not follow standard University Holiday Schedule due to the nature of , On-call Status - In the event of an emergency is declared by the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director, needed to meet NAHLN requirements, overtime work or work outside normal operating ours will be required., Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Exposure to zoonotic disease and hazardous wastes

Search ContactBrittany Kerr, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

Optional Documents