To provide supervision and assistance in the technical duties of the histology laboratory with strong emphasis on those techniques requiring specialized skills and instruction of students in the science of histologic technique including tissue structure.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists with processing of specimens, data entry, and documentation of quality control. Performs manual techniques and operates instruments in accordance with protocols and instrument guidelines, e.g. embedding and microtomy (both paraffin and frozen sections involving use of automatic tissue processors, balances, pH meters, etc.) Selects, performs, and monitors staining procedures required for specific diagnosis, e.g., evaluation of adequacy of reag