Tissue Processing Technician

Altasciences; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Telework when applicable

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Histology Technician/Technologist in Columbia, Missouri to assist in tissue processing for scientific research. The role includes tissue trimming, embedding, microtomy, and routine H&E staining, with on-the-job training available for those early in their career.

The position emphasizes maintaining a clean lab environment, following SOPs, and developing GLP-compliant practices while advancing hands-on histology skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 1+ year laboratory experience required.
• Associates/Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• HT (ASCP) eligible within one year of employment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process tissue samples for histopathologic evaluation.
• Perform trimming, embedding, and orientation of tissue specimens.
• Use microtomy to prepare paraffin-embedded slides.
• Conduct routine H&E staining and cover slips.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; keep clean workspace.
• Document equipment use and inventory; adhere to SOPs and SOP deviations.

Skills

Histology techniques

Microtomy

H&E staining

GLP compliance

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

HT (ASCP) eligible within 1 year

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

## Tissue Processing TechnicianApply: Columbia, Missouri: Full time: Posted Today: R103175**About the Role** Join our team as a Histology Technician/Histology Technologist, where you’ll help prepare and process samples for scientific research. You’ll learn hands-on skills like tissue slicing and staining, maintaining lab equipment, and organizing supplies in a clean, safe environment. Minimal experience? No problem! We offer training, making this a great role for someone eager to start a career in science and lab work. To perform this job successfully, the individual is required to perform, but not limited to the preparation of quality tissue samples for histopathologic evaluation; identification of tissue samples for proper trimming techniques; embedding orientation; microtomy skills; performance routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining procedures; 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. **What You'll Do Here*** Maintains and documents the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment* Maintains a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environment* Perform trimming of fixed tissues* Performs paraffin tissue processing* Identifies required tissue sample orientation and performs paraffin embedding procedures* Uses microtomy skills in the preparation of routine (paraffin embedded) microscopic slides according to standard operating procedures and/or required by study protocols* Performs routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining as well as cover slipping microscopic slides* Troubleshoots 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* Disposition of hazardous chemical, generation of the hazardous chemical lab pack and data entry to the laboratory hazardous chemical records* Ordering of warehouse supplies and data entry to laboratory inventory records* Additional training pertaining to tissue trimming and bone decalcification* Additional training pertaining to special necropsy procedures**What You Need to Succeed*** High School Diploma and 1+ year laboratory experience and/or training required* Associates/Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.* HT (ASCP) eligible within one year of employment* Basic computer software skills, MS Office Suite required* Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing* Basic math skills for the preparation of reagents* Ability to troubleshoot basic laboratory equipment* Continual GLP training* Identification of tissue organs and/or tissue samples* Microtomy skills* Routine hematoxylin and eosin staining **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. **Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes*** 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 **Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include*** Training & Development Programs* Employee Referral Bonus* Annual Performance Reviews#LI-JR1