Histology Lab Assistant

Planet Pharma Group; Horsham (PA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Planet Pharma in Horsham, PA is looking for a detail-oriented individual to perform basic histology lab procedures, including trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping, with proper documentation of all activities. You will assist with shipping/receiving, data preparation for shipment and archiving, and collaborate with the team.

No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or GED is required, with the ability to follow instructions and communicate

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required; equivalent education/experience considered.

Responsabilidades

• Perform basic histology procedures (trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping).
• Receive samples, maintain tracking docs, prepare materials for shipment/archiving.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Data recording

Instruction-following

Communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

BASIC SUMMARY

Perform basic histology laboratory procedures. Participate in the documentation of all activities as required. Assist with shipping and receiving of samples.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with and perform basic histology procedures (trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping).
• Receive samples, complete tracking documentation, and prepare pathology materials and data for shipment and archiving.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.
• Experience: None.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Other: Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors. Experience with computer software programs is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals.
• Must be able to perform laboratory procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a research laboratory environment, which require use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from quiet to moderately noisy.

COMMENTS

• May occasionally work weekend/holidays and/or rotating on-call schedule.

The max pay rats is 22/hr for this position