Histopathology Lab Technician

Prado; Urse; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Prado is seeking a qualified professional to collect, process, and analyze specimens for histopathology and toxicology studies. You will fix, embed, section, and stain tissues while operating microtomes, cryostats, microscopes, and centrifuges. Ensure data integrity and compliance with GLP/OECD/USFDA/ISO standards.

Responsibilities include slide prep, QA/QC support, CAPA participation, and audits. Collaboration with pathologists, toxicologists, and crossfunctional teams is essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Life Sciences required.
• Diploma/Certification in Pathology Lab Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and process specimens for histopathology and toxicology studies.
• Perform tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning, and staining (H&E, special stains).
• Operate and maintain instruments (microtome, cryostat, microscope, centrifuge).
• Assist in slide preparation and review for pathologists.
• Maintain inventory of reagents, consumables and equipment calibration records.
• Record all procedures and results per GLP, OECD, USFDA and ISO standards.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality; support QA/QC in pathology reporting.
• Participate in CAPA implementation and laboratory audits.
• Collaborate with pathologists, toxicologists, and crossfunctional teams.
• Provide technical support during regulatory inspections and client audits.

Skills

Histopathology

Laboratory techniques

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Life Sciences

Diploma/Certification in Pathology Lab Technology

Tools

Microtome

Cryostat

Microscope

Centrifuge

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Collect, label, and process biological specimens (tissues, blood, fluids) for histopathology and toxicology studies. Perform tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning, and staining (H&E, special stains). Operate and maintain laboratory instruments (microtome, cryostat, microscope, centrifuge). Assist in slide preparation and review for pathologists. Maintain inventory of reagents, consumables, and equipment calibration records. ecord all procedures and results in compliance with GLP, OECD, USFDA, and ISO standards ecord all procedures and results in compliance with GLP, OECD, USFDA, and ISO standards. Ensure strict adherence to data integrity and confidentiality policies. Support QA/QC processes in pathology reporting. Participate in CAPA implementation and laboratory audits. Work closely with pathologists, toxicologists, and crossfunctional teams. Provide technical support during regulatory inspections and client audits

Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Life Sciences, or equivalent.

Diploma/Certification in Pathology Lab Technology preferred.