Pathology Associate: Tissue Processing & Necropsy

Altasciences; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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 is seeking a Pathology Associate to provide high quality processing of pathological specimens through gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and tissue processing per company SOPs. You will train on core SOPs, perform necropsy tasks, operate an Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS), maintain equipment and facility records, and support quality checks and chemical management.

The role requires a BS/BA preferred or equivalent, 6 months to 1 year biology or lab experience,

Qualifications

• 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
• Advanced Math skills that apply to scientific data
• Aptitude for pathology and histology techniques
• Continual GLP training

Responsibilities

• 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
• Reviewing protocols for correctness along with attendance in protocol reviews
• 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

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Proficiency in English

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; Associates or HS acceptable

Tools

EDCS

MS Office Suite

Job description

Altasciences is seeking a Pathology Associate to provide high quality processing of pathological specimens through gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and tissue processing per company SOPs. You will train on core SOPs, perform necropsy tasks, operate an Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS), maintain equipment and facility records, and support quality checks and chemical management.

The role requires a BS/BA preferred or equivalent, 6 months to 1 year biology or lab experience,