Histology Technician: IHC, QC & Mentoring

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

Employee and family wellbeing support

Work life balance flexibility

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. in Horsham, PA is seeking an experienced histology technician to perform trimming, blocking, microtomy and advanced histology tasks. You will prepare study documentation, support data quality checks and help train junior staff.

The role offers hands-on laboratory duties, opportunities to develop method capabilities, and collaboration with study teams. Compensation ranges from $25 to $35 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; BA/BS in biological science preferred.
• 2 years histology or pathology lab experience required; in vivo tissue collection experience preferred.
• HT/ASCP or HTL/ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform trimming, microtomy, and embedding.
• Perform advanced histology (slide QC, special stains, IHC, serial/step sectioning).
• Assist in training junior staff.
• Prepare protocol documentation and study-specific procedures.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and propose solutions.
• Prepare responses to audits and deviations.

Skills

Histology techniques

Slide preparation

Training & mentoring

Quality control

Data recording

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in biological science preferred

HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) preferred

Job description

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. in Horsham, PA is seeking an experienced histology technician to perform trimming, blocking, microtomy and advanced histology tasks. You will prepare study documentation, support data quality checks and help train junior staff.

The role offers hands-on laboratory duties, opportunities to develop method capabilities, and collaboration with study teams. Compensation ranges from $25 to $35 per hour, commensurate with experience.