Histology Technician

120 Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Telehealth

Telework

Job summary

Altasciences, located in Seattle, is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare quality tissue samples for histopathologic evaluation and manage tissue processing and embedding procedures.

The role requires 4+ years of related experience and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. It also involves maintaining GLP, equipment upkeep, and quality control of slides.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Technical skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GLP.
• Maintain and document the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and a safe, clean, and orderly laboratory environment.
• Perform trimming of fixed tissues and paraffin tissue processing procedures.
• Identify tissue sample orientation and perform paraffin embedding procedures.
• Use microtomy skills to prepare routine microscope slides.
• Prepare stains/reagents according to SOPs and protocol requirements.
• Perform H&E staining and cover slipping of slides.
• Prepare non-routine histochemical stains for tissue analysis.
• Perform quality control on all prepared slides.
• Troubleshoot equipment and minimize downtime.
• Analyze raw data and address deviations from SOPs and protocols.
• Assist with revision of SOPs as needed.
• Contribute to process development and quality improvement.
• Order warehouse supplies and enter data into inventory records.
• Dispose of hazardous chemicals and maintain records.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About The Role

As a Histology Technician you are responsible for, but not limited to: the preparation of quality tissue samples for histopathologic evaluation; identification of tissue samples for proper embedding orientation; tissue processing; microtomy skills for routine tissue samples; preparation of reagents and the performance of routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), non-routine histochemical staining procedures; performs quality control procedures on all prepared microscope slides; knowledge of the use and maintenance of equipment used for the preparation of tissue samples and the ability to maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment; specimen inventory and archival of study materials, depending on site.

What You'll Do Here

• Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Maintain and document the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Perform trimming of fixed tissues, and paraffin tissue processing procedures.
• Identify required tissue sample orientation and perform paraffin embedding procedures.
• Use microtomy skills in the preparation of routine microscopic slides according to standard operating procedures and/or required by study protocols.
• Prepare stains/reagents according to standard operating procedure and protocol requirements.
• Perform routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining as well as cover slipping microscopic slides.
• Prepare reagents/stains and performs non-routine histochemical staining procedures to emphasize particular tissue elements and analyses tissue samples used as positive/negative controls.
• Perform quality control procedures on all prepared microscope slides.
• Troubleshoot equipment and/or operation failures and takes appropriate actions to keep interruptions to a minimum.
• Analyzes raw data collection and solves for deviation in standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or protocol requirements.
• Assist with revision of standard operating procedures if needed.
• Contribute to innovative process development and quality improvement.
• Ordering of warehouse supplies and data entry to laboratory inventory records.
• Disposition of hazardous chemical, generation of the hazardous chemical lab pack and data entry to the laboratory hazardous chemical records.

What You'll Need to Succeed

High School Diploma and/or GED required

Minimum of 4 years of related experience

Technical Skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position.

All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable

Incentive Programs

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program #LI-ES1

About Altasciences

At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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