Histology Lab Technician I — Training & Growth

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings plan

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Virscio is seeking a histology laboratory assistant to support routine histology operations and receive on-the-job training in embedding, microtomy, and advanced staining under supervision. The role requires meticulous record-keeping, equipment maintenance, and adherence to SOPs and safety regulations to support preclinical research programs.

Qualifications include a life sciences degree (or equivalent), proficiency with Microsoft Office, and prior lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
• Prior laboratory experience preferred, with motivation to learn embedding, microtomy and advanced staining and assays.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) preferred.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, commitment to professional growth, and ability to collaborate with local and remote team members.

Responsibilities

• Daily and periodic maintenance of histology laboratory equipment.
• Daily record keeping tasks, such as temperature monitoring and reagent documentation.
• Documentation and creation of histology- and study-related materials, such as tissue cassettes, microscope slide labels, tissue logs, template files for reports, etc.
• Operation and maintenance of routine histology instrumentation, such as embedding centers, tissue processors, whole slide imagers, and maintenance of associated QC logs.
• As time and resources permit: on-the-job, supervised training in tissue gross dissection, tissue embedding, and tissue microtomy.
• Operation and maintenance of systems associated with novel or emerging technologies.
• Procurement, preparation, and disposal of reagents.
• Adherence to established SOPs and safety protocols and compliance with applicable governmental and accrediting organization regulations.
• Maintenance of laboratory supply inventory.

Skills

communication skills

attention to detail

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Virscio is seeking a histology laboratory assistant to support routine histology operations and receive on-the-job training in embedding, microtomy, and advanced staining under supervision. The role requires meticulous record-keeping, equipment maintenance, and adherence to SOPs and safety regulations to support preclinical research programs.

Qualifications include a life sciences degree (or equivalent), proficiency with Microsoft Office, and prior lab experience.