Histology Technician

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life"

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Histology Technician to provide research support administration services for our government customer at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The role covers immunohistochemical techniques, molecular pathology, and laboratory operations to ensure efficient workflow.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, training staff, maintaining inventory, and preparing reports for the Pathology Chief.

Qualifications

• Histotechnician certification (ASCP) or equivalent required.
• Experience with tissue processing and histology basics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs immunohistochemical techniques and routine molecular pathology services.
• Prepares laboratory orders and ensures operations comply with SOPs.
• Provides hands-on training to personnel and mentors staff.
• Maintains safety data sheets and chemical inventory, and manages reagents.
• Assists with purchasing and inventory control for supplies and equipment.
• Acts as designated Team Lead for Laboratory Support and coordinates leaves.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Histotechnician

Histotechnician (ASCP) American Society of Clinical Pathology

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a Histology Technician to provide research support administration services for our government customer at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Performs both immunohistochemical techniques and routine molecular pathology services. Services include immunohistochemical techniques suitable for microscopic analysis, examination, photography, routine molecular pathology procedures, and experimental procedures to include, but not limited to nucleic acid assays and protein extraction/purification from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded samples. Shall prepare all orders for laboratory supplies and equipment. Ensure laboratory operations are conducted efficiently according to SOPs.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs immunohistochemical techniques suitable for microscopic analysis, examination, and photography.
• Assists in developing technical procedures to meet the special requirements of particular protocols, in consultation with the investigator/pathologist, on the methods and materials required to assure proper tissue handling, collection, and preservation for histological, immunohistochemical, and immunofluorescence analysis as requested.
• Assists with conducting section orientation to all technicians working in the section.
• Shall provide hands on training to personnel, in the methods, procedures, and equipment operation, as necessary, for personnel working in the laboratory.
• Performs scanning and electronic storage of slides processed by the IHC/IFA/ICC section.
• Performs routine and special histological procedures, involving specimen trim-in, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
• Performs molecular pathology procedures to include, but not limited to, nucleic acid assays and protein extraction and purification from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded samples.
• Prepares buffers and solutions by using appropriate calculations and titration tools such as pH Meter, weigh scale, and other equipment.
• Operates specialized equipment to include, but not limited to, plate readers, autostainers, thermocyclers, microscopes (bright field, fluorescent, confocal, slide scanner).
• Conducts yearly inventory and updates chemical inventory in accordance with SOP.
• Disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with SOP.
• Maintains updated Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each chemical in a hard copy and electronic format.
• Inventories and submits purchase requests for supplies, reagents, and other consumables to sustain operations.
• Obtains quotes and submits purchase requests through automated MS SharePoint software or equivalent system for Laboratory Support.
• Assists with preparing scientific presentations and peer review publications. Provides graphical representation of image analysis and a technical description write up, for manuscripts or publications as requested.
• Authors and updates SOPs for the molecular pathology section.
• Provides weekly updates and reports on work completed to include, but not limited to, type of procedure, completion status, pass/fail status, number of samples processed, turnaround time, and consumables used.
• Serves as designated Team Lead for Laboratory Support.
• Coordinates contract employee leaves to ensure mission needs are met.
• Assigns work schedules to satisfy current priorities/needs as discussed with Pathology Chief.
• Ensures contract employees comply with all training requirements and provides copies of all training certificates to the COR.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• HistoTechnician
• Histotechnician (ASCP) American Society of Clinical Pathology

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Candidates must be able to pass a favorable adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider.

Employees enjoy competitive salaries.

• 401K plan with company match
• medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans.

We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories.

We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com