Associate Histology Technician

inotivco; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

401K with company match

Parental leave

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking an Associate Histology Technician to join our Maryland Heights laboratory. The role involves identifying anatomical landmarks for wet tissue, trimming tissue, recording observations, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and study documentation.

The position requires a college-level science background and preferred lab experience. Responsibilities include operating tissue processing equipment, maintaining data/files, and adhering to safety protocols in a typical lab environment.

Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent science coursework.
• Prior lab experience preferred.
• Experience aligning with listed responsibilities in histology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Identify anatomical landmarks for wet tissue.
• Perform Tissue Trimming.
• Record gross tissue observations.
• Document all study and laboratory activities for compliance.
• Maintain study data files and specimens in an organized fashion.
• Review study documentation for SOP compliance.
• Operate tissue processing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, monitoring, and calibration of lab equipment.
• Communicate protocol deviations to management.
• Follow all company safety requirements.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Multitask effectively

Microsoft Office experience

Communication

Education

College Diploma or equivalent science coursework

Tools

Tissue processing equipment

Job description

Inotiv is seeking an Associate Histology Technician to join our lab in Maryland Heights
Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to identify anatomical landmarks for wet tissue
• Perform Tissue Trimming
• Record Gross tissue observations found at trim
• Document all study and laboratory activities as required for compliance
• Maintain study data files and specimens in an organized and confidential fashion
• Review study documentation for proper data recording and for compliance with SOPs.
• Operate and understand tissue processing equipment
• Performing preventative maintenance, monitoring, and calibration of laboratory equipment as assigned.
• Timely communication to area management (e.g., the Histology Operations Manager or Histology supervisor) regarding any protocol deviations or significant SOP deviations.
• Follow all company safety requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Good organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work with the minimal supervision
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to communicate with management, co-workers and other teams

Education and Experience

• College Diploma or equivalent science level courses, lab experience preferred
• Required experience must also reflect the Skills and Responsibilities outlined below

Physical Activity and Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work or laboratory environment

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include use of protective equipment

The noise level is usually moderate

This position will frequently be involved with sharps, solvents, irritants, acids, bases, and other hazardous chemicals, flammable materials and bio-hazards. Due to exposure to hazardous biological material (which may include HPB positive specimens), immunization to Hepatitis B and/or other diseases may be a requirement.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

• Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K participation with company match, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.