Clerical Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This a temporary or on-call position. Provides clerical support. Responsibilities may include secretarial, receptionist, bookkeeping, information processing or related clerical tasks. Temps On-Campus: includes College of Human Medicine, the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Detroit Medical Center, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Macomb University CenterTerm. On campus temps can work six (6) months then terminate for three (3) months or switch to an oncall. Off campus temps can continuously work nine(9) month appointment with a one (1) week break in between. On-Call allowed to work up to 40 hours/week for three (3) months then must be moved down to 19 hours/week and cannot work more than 520 hours in any six (6) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Prepares, including trimming, embedding and processing, formalin fixed or frozen tissues according to established protocols to generate blocks for microscopic slide production by either automated or manual methods as applicable. Prepares microscopic slides, including microtoming, staining, cover slipping, from formalin fixed, paraffin embedded or frozen tissues according to established procedures regardless of route of submission while maintaining established turnaround times. Performs specialized histochemical and molecular procedures, e.g. special stains, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, etc. on FFPE and frozen tissue or other samples, e.g. cell pellets, either automated or manually. Prepares samples for other DCPAH sections.
Performs daily data entry into Cerner. Ensures accurate test ordering and billing for both routine and research cases. Manage block archives. Works with clients, pathologists, residents, students, researchers and other DCPAH staff to trouble shoot technical and submission problems. Conduct yourself in professional and courteous manner toward clients and employees.  
Trims fixed tissues regardless of route of submission maintaining proper turnaround times. Make the data entry into PTOE and Transcription.  Decal fixed samples when needed. Fixes tissues in formic acid or formalin if needed. Stores and disposes wet tissues according to EHS guidelines. Transport and load trimmed tissues onto the tissue processors in the Histo lab. Takes and annotates pictures of fixed tissues using the Spot Software and digital camera.
Works effectively as individual and in teams and exercise good time management. Attendance record must be kept to university standards. Maintains a safe and clean work environment. Maintains standards for QA/QC records, maintain EHS and DCPAH Quality Manual records. Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs of complex lab equipment and calibrates instruments. Maintains proper PPE according to EHS requirements and ensures that personnel working in the different laboratory sections follow proper PPE protocols. 
Maintains laboratory supplies (ordering, inventory and stocking); mixes reagents and other stock solutions, disposes of toxic/hazardous solutions and chemicals according to EHS guidelines. You may be asked to work as a team leader, participate in audits. Participates in DCPAH activities, staff meetings and process improvement efforts. Follows and drafts Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://cvm.msu.edu/vdl

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to unfixed animal tissue