Biorepository Histotechnologist I

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan in next calendar

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Excellent retirement savings plan

Job summary

Abbott in Redwood City is seeking a Biorepository Histotechnologist I to support histology services for clinical trials and R&D, contributing to tissue-focused initiatives outside the commercial lab space.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment delivering high-quality sample services within the Cancer Diagnostics Division.

Qualifications

• Experience in histology and related sample processing workflows.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including pathologists.

Responsibilities

• Receive sample shipments, perform quality assessments, and complete accessioning workflows.
• Perform routine histology activities including labeling, sectioning, mounting, staining, and coverslipping.
• Macrodissect unstained tissue sections per pathologist markings.
• Maintain organized inventory of samples.
• Support digital pathology activities as needed.
• Assist in sample retrievals and send-outs.
• Monitor service requests and prioritize tasks to meet deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely workflows.
• Uphold Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Job description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott , you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.


• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year .


• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.


• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.


• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.


• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Redwood City location in the Cancer Diagnostics Division. As the Biorepository, Histotechnologist I, you'll be responsible for performing histology services and operational activities in support of clinical trials, research & development requests, process improvement studies, and other tissue-focused initiatives that fall outside the scope of the commercial laboratory space. This position requires strong communication, organizational, and technical skills to thrive in a fast‑paced environment focused on the delivery of high-quality sample services.

Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive sample shipments, make initial quality assessments, and complete accessioning workflows.


• Perform high‑quality routine histology activities in accordance with established policies and procedures, including tissue slide labeling, sectioning, mounting, staining, and cover slipping.


• Perform macro‑dissection of unstained tissue sections in accordance with markings provided by pathologists.


• Assist in maintaining a well‑organized physical inventory of samples.


• Support digital pathology activities, as needed.


• Assist in sample retrievals and send outs.


• Monitor the team's service request / workflow queue; prioritize and execute tasks independently or with minimal supervision to achieve deliverables.


• Collaborate with internal pathologists, supporting departments, cross‑functional study team members, and external stakeholders to ensure sample requests / workflows are supported in a timely manner.


• Maintain stringent standards for quality, identify issues that might adversely impact sample quality and future test results, and promptly communicate issues to leadership as necessary for resolution.


• Assist in equipment specification, installation, and maintenance.


• Ensure lab supplies are well organized and appropriately stocked.


• Assist in workflow, protocol, and related SOP development.


• Assist in the identification of continuous improvement opportunities for Abbotts' Biorepository and histopathology functions.


• Provide guidance and education to customers and stakeholders related to histology.


• Maintain and report out on service support metrics, as needed.


• Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.


• A passion to learn new techniques and grow professionally.


• Ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality.


• Apply strong attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and within a matrixed team environment.


• Apply strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to maintain open communication with team members, cross‑functional partners, and internal / external customers.


• Ability to multi‑task and be flexible with tasks and schedules.


• Strong computer skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer service mindset.


• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.


• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.


• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.


• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.


• Ability to work designated schedule.


• Ability to work overtime, as needed.


• Ability to work seated for approximately 75% of a typical working day.


• Ability to work standing for approximately 25% of a typical working day.


• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.


• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.


• Ability to comply with any appl