General Statement of Duties: Performs technical duties associated with the dissection and preparation of tissues for histological processing Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time may occur. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 lbs. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.Working Conditions: Exposure to toxic substances, communicable diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a medical laboratory environment.Job Responsibilities: (This list may not contain all of the duties assigned and can change) *Performs tissue description, dissection, and blocking for optimal