Histotechnologist I

Virscio, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Virscio, Inc. is seeking a histology laboratory assistant to support its preclinical histology program. You will perform routine histology laboratory tasks, under supervision, with on-the-job training for embedding, microtomy and advanced staining.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and collaboration across local and remote teams. Excellent opportunity to grow within a translational research organization focused on ophthalmology, CNS, cardiovascular, metabolic and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology laboratory operations as part of the preclinical histology program.
• Assist with embedding, microtomy and advanced staining and assays as trained.
• Maintain histology equipment and QC logs; record temperature and reagent documentation.
• Prepare and manage tissue cassettes, slide labels, tissue logs, and report templates.
• Operate routine histology instruments and maintain associated SOPs and safety protocols.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professional growth mindset

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Virscio is a specialty translational research organization developing and providing innovative in vivo disease modeling, histopathology, and molecular preclinical research and development services to meet the translational, and regulatory research needs of the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. We specialize in the fields of ophthalmology, central nervous system, cardiovascular, metabolic, and immunology related disease and disorders, and have advanced discovery and development programs for a wide network of sponsors, collaborators, and partners around the world, ranging from large pharmaceutical companies and venture-backed biotechnology companies to academic teams seeking to apply the most cutting-edge research and development strategies in the most efficient and robust manner.

What will you do?

Virscio is seeking a histology laboratory assistant to support the needs of its preclinical histopathology program. This position will perform routine histology laboratory operations typical to laboratory assistant work, in addition to on-the-job training to perform some histotechnologist responsibilities, working with and under the supervision of the Histology Director. Flexibility regarding the variability of daily tasks is critical.

• 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.

Who are we looking for?

• 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.

What we offer?

Virscio provides a competitive, flexible, and comprehensive benefits package that can be tailored to meet your individual needs. Our benefits are designed to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families, offering affordable healthcare coverage, retirement savings plan, and a wide range of voluntary benefits for financial protection and peace of mind, among many other perks.

We are committed to fostering an environment where you feel engaged, empowered, and passionate about your work, while promoting collaborative and empathetic interactions with others.

Virscio is bridging the translational gap with critical research to define solutions for significant unmet health challenges. Every day, our community brings their best selves to this shared mission. Join us on our journey and become part of our community.