Pathology Associate

Altasciences; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Telework when applicable

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Altasciences in Scranton, PA is seeking a Pathology Associate to provide high quality and timely processing of pathological specimens through gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and processing as specified in SOPs.

You will train on core SOPs, perform necropsy tasks, enter data in the EDCS, maintain lab areas and equipment, and participate in GLP training and on-call policy as part of a dynamic pathology team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science preferred; other combos acceptable.
• 6 months to 1 year biological science or lab work if degree not met.
• Working knowledge of anatomic biology.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Train and follow core SOPs.
• Perform necropsy, organ weighing, tissue trimming and processing.
• Use Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS) for records.
• Heat seal and archive materials.
• Quality check (QC) reviews.
• Maintain necropsy suites and equipment.
• Support waste management and stock upkeep.
• Participate in GLP training and on-call duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Pathology techniques

Histology techniques

Basic chemistry

MS Office

English proficiency

Biology knowledge

Data handling

Education

BS/BA preferred

Associates or HS diploma acceptable

Job description

About the Role

As a Pathology Associate, you will provide high quality and timely processing of pathological specimens through gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and tissue processing as specified in company protocols and SOPs.

What You’ll Do Here

• Train and become fluent on core SOPs
• Necropsy, organ weighing, bone marrow smear preparation, and tissue trimming
• Use of an Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS)
• Heat sealing and archiving
• Quality check (QC) review
• PA I will train on becoming a Lead Study Technician (LST)
• Reviewing protocols for correctness along with attendance in protocol reviews, pre-necropsy meetings and departmental meetings
• Complete study set-up
• Maintaining necropsy suites, including other Pathology lab areas
• Maintaining instruments and equipment
• Maintaining facility records
• Assist with chemical management by maintaining stock and working solutions
• Assist with waste management, ordering and stocking
• Specialized necropsies and tissue trimming procedures as required by protocols

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) preferred; Associates degree or High School Diploma or additional work experience acceptable
• 6 months to 1 year biological science or laboratory related work if B.S. or B.A. degree requirement not met
• Working knowledge of anatomic biology
• Basic computer skills, MS Office Suite required
• Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing
• Advanced Math skills specifically that apply to scientific data
• Basic bench chemistry
• Aptitude for pathology and histology techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills,
• Strong attention to detail
• Participation in company On-Call policy
• Continual GLP training

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

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes

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

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program