Histology Laboratory Technician I

Thornton Tomasetti; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 42,524,000 - 84,959,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in the United States Redwood City is seeking a Histology Laboratory Technician I to support daily histology operations, divide workload, and review documentation. This role works in a high-throughput production environment and assists laboratory personnel in patient sample processing and related support functions.

The position emphasizes quality and accuracy, with tasks including inventory management, report generation, routine equipment maintenance, LIMS tracking, and participation in QA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience in a laboratory environment or relevant laboratory experience through coursework.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences.
• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards to protect test results and safety.
• Notify management of issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Batch samples, print labels, and verify specimen labeling.
• Use LIMS to track requisitions and specimen status.
• Document and maintain accurate records for equipment and instruments.
• Support QA activities, internal audits, and inspection readiness.

Skills

Lab operations

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological/Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Microscopes

Pipettes

Inventory management

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Position Overview The Histology Laboratory Technician I will support daily operations of the histology laboratory, divide workload, and review documents. This role will demonstrate the skills and competency to work in a high throughput production environment and assist laboratory personnel in patient sample processing and other support functions. This role will support initiatives and projects to address laboratory needs and issues.

Essential Duties

• Maintain stringent standards for quality to identify any issues that might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety.
• Communicate identified issues to appropriate management representatives to ensure timely resolution.
• Complete required training in general lab duties and attend laboratory meetings and/or continuing education opportunities.
• Maintain and organize all laboratory inventory and supplies, including slides, tubes, blocks, materials, and equipment, while ensuring overall laboratory upkeep such as cleaning glassware, racks, and other items.
• Generate reports using the laboratory’s wireless temperature monitoring system.
• Document and maintain accurate records for applicable equipment and instruments.
• Support quality assurance activities, internal audits, and inspection readiness efforts.
• Assist in batching samples, label printing, and verification of specimen labeling accuracy.
• Support in monitoring the histology queue for various tasks that need to be performed and performing these tasks with supervision.
• Use laboratory information management system (LIMS) to track requisition and specimen status and ensure prompt turnaround time of specimens.
• Set up laboratory equipment and perform routine equipment maintenance independently in accordance with laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in training laboratory assistants and technicians on current and new procedures.
• Communicate with the customer service team via phone, fax, or e-mail to obtain required information and documentation.
• Review SOPs and provide input for process improvements.
• Participate in projects under leadership supervision, while maintaining quality and workflow efficiency.
• Assist with automated procedures according to the laboratory's stand operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist the laboratory technician team to coordinate tasks and divide workload, as needed.
• Ability to learn and follow written procedures.
• Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to complete assignments within provided timelines with a high emphasis on quality.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Apply strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Apply strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers.
• Ability to use a computer and learn to use new tracking programs.
• Ability to use a computer to concentrate, read, and/or analyze data, or apply scientific rules.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules.
• Ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in workflow and schedule.
• 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 on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• 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 10% 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 applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.
• May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
• Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 6 months of experience working in a laboratory environment or relevant laboratory experience through coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences or field as outlined in the essential duties.
• 1+ years of experience working in a laboratory or related field as outlined in the essential duties.
• Experience maintaining inventory or resources in an organized manner.
• Working knowledge of quality control processes and methodologies.

The base pay for this position is $14.85 – $29.65/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Redwood City : 501 Galveston Dr ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis

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